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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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The RNC’s Stepford Wives

In this season of polls, my favorite came out a few weeks back from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal, showing Mitt Romney with […]

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Morning Scoop: Made in America Nets One Beer Thief

Made in America Nets One Bad Guy. The Made in America has been generally deemed a success, with no violence problems and no one one […]

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Will Jeffrey Lurie Fire Andy Reid?

Jon Gruden is waiting to get back into the game. And those who have suffered through his sycophantic work on Monday Night Football would love […]

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You Can Buy a Home on What a Philly Street Hustler Earns

The Made in America concert went down this past weekend, and was by all accounts a rousing success. It’s great that Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z) […]

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Chris Matthews Is Out of Control

As the Democrats open their national convention, it’s time for MSNBC to play Hardball with Chris Matthews. Judging by last week’s performance with the GOP, […]

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Read This if You Spent Labor Day Thinking About How Much You Hate Your Job

In her book 16 Mondays, Philadelphia’s Akilah t’Zuberi (ex-wife of History Detectives co-host Tukufu Zuberi) paints a picture of a global epidemic of workplace misery […]


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.


The Great American Hotel: The Breakers

From $289 per night | 1 South County Road, Palm Beach | 561-655-6611 When I was a child, I was fascinated by the opening credits of the […]

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Wawa Pulls (Possibly) Tainted Fruit

Fruit is being pulled from the shelves at 127 Wawa stores in four states, due to concerns about salmonella infection. Taylor Farms New Jersey recalled […]

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US Airways News: PHL Nonstop to Austin

Hipsters and Tim Duncan fans, rejoice! US Airways announced on Friday that it will begin offering non-stop service from Philadelphia to both Austin and San […]

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Charlie Manuel On The Hot Seat

Jimmy Rollins has already been benched for “lack of hustle.” Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino are gone, traded to playoff contenders. The lowly Mets—the Mets!—ended […]

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Kimmel’s Rooftop Garden Gets Cooler

A decade after the Kimmel Center opened up to mixed reviews, its leaders are getting around to making some big fixes. First on the list? […]

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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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Jaws Takes Pigskin To China

Philadelphia Eagles legend Ron Jaworski isn’t content to keep his passion for football within his country’s boundaries: He’s taking his pigskin to Asia. Jaworski and […]

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Tommy DiNic’s Roast Pork Secret

Tommy DiNic’s roast pork may have been named the best sandwich in America by Travel Channel host Adam Richman, but don’t expect to see DiNic’s […]

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Rec Center Rape Charges Dropped

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has dropped charges against five teens accused of raping a 12-year-old girl last month at the Francis Myers Recreation Center […]

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