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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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What We Love: Red, White & Raw

A new Kathy Griffin collection

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VIDEO: Leah Kauffman Still Has a Crush on Obama

Anyone remember that “I’ve Got a Crush on Obama” song from, like, four years ago? Well the meme is back for round two in 2012. Written […]

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What’s New: HIV + AGING

A free event by Elder Initiative

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YIKES Gets LEED Certification

First in PA for mixed use rehab

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An Ode to the Lost Art of Gift Wrapping

Have you heard? Christmas is coming. Every September it’s the same old lamentation: The stores put up all of their Christmas stuff (and it is […]

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Bill Clinton’s Final Redemption

When Bill Clinton takes the stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention, he’ll do so as seemingly the most beloved ex-president of modern times not […]


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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Ladies of the DNC: A Look at Allyson Schwartz’s Speech

Last night, a friend of mine offered this summation of late summer’s political season: “Conventions are so conventional.” And much as it pains me to […]

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Marvel Superhero Moves to Philly

Venom read this month’s Phillymag. That’s the only explanation. One can picture him in his apartment, noticing that lots of New Yorkers have moved to […]

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Morning Scoop: PSU Is Paying Pricey Sandusky Bill

Jimmy Rollins Gets 2,000th Career Hit. If you belt your 2,000th career hit, and your team still loses, does it make a sound? [Bleacher Report] […]

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Philadelphia Live Arts and Fringe Festival: 10 Artists to Watch

The Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival officially gets underway this week, with a dizzying array of theater, dance and performance art events throughout […]

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Celeb Scoop: Comcast Puts Matt Lauer on Notice

Comcast Has Put Matt Lauer on Notice. And the Today show host has a chance to play hero a la Jay Leno. “Comcast has been […]

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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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Maybe Ed Rendell Doesn’t Want That Political Comeback, After All

Remember just hours ago, when we told you Ed Rendell might be mulling a political comeback? Maybe those reports were premature: In this soundbite age, […]

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Charges: Toddler Drank From Heroin-Laced Bottle, Died

It’s a grim time for children in the region. One child was killed and other badly injured in a weekend stabbing attack in Camden; that […]

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How Has Always Sunny Lasted Eight Seasons?

Dennis, Dee, Mac, Charlie and the whole gang from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are finally returning to your television this fall. FX announced on […]

Will New ‘Fire Obama’ Office Deliver Pennsylvania To Romney?

Is Pennsylvania still a swing state? Both the Democratic and Republican parties think so. They’re once again sinking resources into advertising and get-out-the-vote operations in […]

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