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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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Jimmy Contreras: Neon is back

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Morning Scoop: Jerry Sandusky Finds Sympathy in Jail

Let’s Catch Up With Convicted Pedophile Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola says his client, who will likely be sentenced next month, now wishes he would […]

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Are Your Kids Working Hard Enough for You?

In two weeks, both of my daughters are leaving for college, and I am very worried about my 14-year old-son, who will still be with […]

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Rendell Says Obama Would Never Tell Anyone to Go F Themselves

Former Governor Ed Rendell sat down for a chat with TNR.com’s Lisa DePaulo yesterday at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. In true Rendell fashion, […]

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Campbell’s Makes Some Cutting-Edge Soup According to Forbes

The business world must not think we’re very creative. Of all the companies in the Greater Philadelphia Area, just one made its way onto the […]

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Thieves Burgling South Philly Homes Through Mail Slots

You’d better figure out a way to lock up your mail slot if you don’t want to get burgled. Apparently, thieves have been exploiting the […]


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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Mayor Nutter Writes for HuffPo, Parties in Charlotte, Generally Is a Busy Man

Sure, Mayor Nutter is busy running the city. But that doesn’t stop him from rubbing elbows with the country’s most powerful democrats down in Charlotte […]

PHOTO: Michelle Obama Hugs Mark Segal

When last we wrote about Philadelphia Gay News publisher Mark Segal, he was in the middle of a firestorm over photos (seen below) taken inside […]

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More Bankruptcy News for the Region’s Newspapers

The Journal Register Company is the latest print publication giant to go up on the chopping block, with its owners recently filing for protection under […]

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Wet Seal Has Racist Hiring Practices Says Former KOP Manager

Surprise, Wet Seal’s hiring practices might be just a tad bit racist. Nicole Cogdell, a former manager of the King of Prussia Wet Seal store, […]

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Celeb Scoop: Chris Christie Sings a Springsteen Duet with Jimmy Fallon

Chris Christie and Jimmy Fallon in a Bruce Duet. Christie has said before that he’s seen The Boss live 130 times, so it makes sense […]

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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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VIDEO: Temple Students Try, Fail to Flip Bus

In news that serves only to devalue my degree, it looks like a bunch of Temple students recently tried to flip over a campus shuttle […]

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Whoops, 2,500 Social Security Numbers Possibly Compromised at Penn State

If you attended Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences in 1998, 2002 or 2004, then you might get a surprise in your inbox […]

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We’re Finally Getting That Joe Frazier Statue We Always Wanted

In what some are calling a long-overdue tribute, it appears that  the legendary Joe Frazier will finally get proper posthumous praise in the form of […]

Happy Birthday, Freddie Mercury

He would have been 66 today

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