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What Happened to Chris Rabb?

Sixteen years ago, he wrote a book touting conscious capitalism. Now he’s a Democratic Socialist hanging out with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker. Did he change — or did America?


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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

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Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Why Does America Give Money to People Who Kill Us?

It’s bad enough British comedian Russell Brand is painfully unfunny and a horrendous actor. But he crossed the line when he caused emotional distress to […]

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Only 13 Percent of Philly’s Public Schools Met State Standard Progress Mark

In the wake of the cheating scandal that rocked the Philadelphia School District, only 33 schools in the city met Pennsylvania’s “Adequate Yearly Progress” standards. […]

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Pro-Paterno Billboard Might Be First of 10

On Thursday, a blue billboard that reads, “You can’t cover up 61 years of success with honor.” was erected in downtown State College. The effort […]

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House Collapse in South Philly

City officials are on the scene of a partial house collapse in South Philly. A large portion of a house on the 2300 block of […]

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SWAT Responds to Hostage Situation at High-Rise in Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh SWAT responded to an incident in a downtown office high-rise on Friday morning. They’re reportedly dealing with an armed man on the 16th floor […]

VIDEO: Sarah Silverman Says Voter ID Laws Are “Super F#$%ed Up”

Comedienne Sarah Silverman has been on a bit of a political kick lately. In her latest video, Silverman spends nearly four minutes explaining that voter […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


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Watch: The New Normal

One of our favorite new shows

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Did Hacktivist Group “Anonymous” Just Threaten City Hall Over Dispute With Ori Feibush?

Ori Feibush—the Point Breeze developer who dropped $20,000 of his own dough to spruce up a vacant lot adjacent to his coffee shop—apparently has some […]

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What Do I Do When My Spouse Comes Out?

A how-to guide and resources

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Generation Y Doesn’t Care About News

On my first day of Journalism 101 at Temple back in 2007, my professor posed a simple question to the class: “Who here reads the […]

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Oscar Season Movies We Can’t Wait to See

There are only 14 weeks left in 2012. With the awards season upon us, most weekends from now through Christmas will be crammed with must-see […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT guide

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Those Annoying Political Posts on Facebook Aren’t Going Away

For many adults, this is the first Facebook Presidential election. This means that many of us and our Facebook friends are posting politically oriented content. […]

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Morning Scoop: The iPhone 5 Cometh

The iPhone 5 Cometh. That’s right, folks. It’s finally here. The iPhone 5 was bestowed upon the masses today, ending the wait for many people […]

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Philadelphia is Getting a Peace Museum. No, Really.

In honor of the International Day of Peace (what, you didn’t know?), this seems like an appropriate time to tell you that plans are well […]

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