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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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Want Unemployment Benefits? Go Feed the Homeless.

There was a time when collecting unemployment compensation benefits meant that you had to show up at some dingy government office on a regular basis […]

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Philly Kids Can Ignore That “No Fatties” Sign Now

Some good news out of Philadelphia schools: Our students are getting thinner—or, at least, less fat. [Be Well Philly] A study in the journal Preventing […]

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11 Conservatives Who Can Hurt Mitt Romney

The upcoming election will be influenced by the debates, television commercials, and efforts to get out the vote. However, a major factor will be whether […]

Today’s Jobs Numbers Don’t Help President Obama’s Re-election Chances

There’s not much good news for President Obama in today’s report on America’s jobs situation—incumbent presidents don’t usually fare well when the economy is suffering. […]

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Do You Want Jim Gardner or Boobs?

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Kacie McDonnell, perhaps you’ve seen her ads for Fiat of Maple Shade on television. She’s the curvy […]

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Weekend Roundup

LGBT guide to the city and beyond


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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Morning Scoop: Watch Mayor Nutter’s DNC Speech

How Did Barack Obama Do? Closing out the Democratic National Convention last night, the President asked the American people to vote for him one more […]

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The Truth About LGBT Union Rights

Are they threatened?

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Melissa Etheridge: I’m for Gay Divorce!

Getting down to the marriage business

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Fall TV Guide

For many, the idea of adding another series to our DVR program list is exhausting. (Hell, I still have 12 Grimms, 10 Fringe, a season […]

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Life’s a TRIP

Wanted: gay black men

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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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Michael Nutter Talked About Schools at the DNC?!

Five minutes. Michael Nutter had five minutes in the national spotlight, five minutes to make the case for Barack Obama’s re-election—and five minutes, incidentally, to […]

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Craig LaBan Named Best Restaurant Critic by Association of Food Journalists

Today, the Association of Food Journalists named the Inquirer‘s Craig LaBan the Best Restaurant Critic in all the land. The prize? A cool $300 and […]

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Another Philly Cop Saddled With Drug Charges

Some Philly cops are continuing to behave badly. Philadelphia Police Officer Andre Lamont Daniels, 41, has been charged with forging a doctor’s name for 14 […]

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Cumberland Couples Charged In Bear Paw, Gall Bladder Smuggling Scheme

Two Cumberland County couples have been accused of smuggling bear gall bladders and paws through their area nail salons in an attempt to process the […]

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