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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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Night Market Joins Big October Week For Philly Foodies

One of our favorite Philadelphia food phenomenons—the Night Market—has scheduled its last event for the 2012 season: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 4 in Chinatown. […]

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Ed Rendell For Governor! Or Mayor! Again!

Oh, Ed Rendell: How can we miss you if you never, ever, ever leave? The former governor appeared on NPR Sunday morning with the mission […]

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Is There Bisexual Bias?

The Real L Word’s Romi speaks out

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Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Heading to Philadelphia

American songwriting legend Bob Dylan and Dire Straits front man Mark Knopfler teamed up for a successful string of European dates last year, and on […]

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DNC Hosts LGBT Welcome Party

Issues in the spotlight

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Jersey Shore Merchants End Summer With A Shrug

Labor Day signals the end of the summer—and while the Jersey Shore can expect to see a few more tourists and Philadelphia-area refugees over 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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Give Me an iPad Mini for Christmas

Are you ready to have your computing world rocked again? Two weeks ago, Seattle-based e-tail leviathan Amazon sent out an announcement that rightly sent tremors […]

VIDEO: Joe Biden Is Too Hot for Words

Proving there’s no Reagan-era theme that today’s Republicans won’t revive, this week’s big political question appears to be this: “Are you better off than you […]

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Should You Circumcise Your Baby Boy?

When my editor asked me to write about circumcision this week, in response to a new statement on the subject by the American Academy of Pediatrics, […]

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Donovan McNabb Preparing to Retire

After more than a decade of driving Philadelphia fans to distraction by not quite getting over the hump, Super Bowl-wise, quarterback Donovan McNabb is apparently […]

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Why Muslim Students Choose Villanova

Villanova University doesn’t always have an easy time accommodating students who don’t conform to the university’s Catholic mission—remember last spring, when it canceled an appearance […]

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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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Trevor Project: Talk to Me

It’s Suicide Prevention Month

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Philly FIGHT Celebrates Re-Opening

Y-Hep’s new location

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Mom Uses Daughter to Shoplift

We’re not sure if this falls under the heading of “Bad Parenting” or “Times Are Tough All Over”—maybe a bit of both. In Upper Darby, […]

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Should Grandma Smoke Pot?

I It sounds like a throwaway joke in an Adam Sandler movie—let’s get Nana high!—but Philly native Robert Platshorn is deadly serious about his mission: […]

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