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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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Reagan Hologram Is A Real Thing

You kids are probably too young to remember Ron Headrest, the Max Headroom-like virtual version of President Ronald Reagan that existed only in Doonesbury cartoons […]

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Lesbian Chic is Not a Fashion Trend

Sorry, Style.com

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Philly Hosts Hurling Championships

Oh, sure, hurling sounds like something violent and painfully embarrassing. It’s also a much-beloved ancient Irish sport—which, judging from the video above, is a mix […]

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How to Come Out of the Closet

A new video lays it all out

Fact-Checking Mitt’s RNC Speech

If looking presidential means following George Washington’s famous—if apocryphal—example, then Mitt Romney did mostly OK during his Thursday night speech at the Republican National Convention: […]

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3 Dead at New Jersey Grocery

It appears The Onion can put away this headline for yet another week: Reports say that three people—including the gunman—died in a mass shooting around […]


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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First Date? Don’t Mention Your Biological Clock

Dear Monica, First dates are very stressful. It feels like the guy is just checking me out. How do you have a first date with […]

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More Awful Quotes From Fifty Shades of Grey

A lot has happened since I wrote about E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey back in April. It and its two sequels, Fifty Shades Darker […]

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The GOP’s Desperate Love of Clint Eastwood’s Empty Chair

Oh, sure, Republicans love Clint Eastwood now. All the man had to do was show up Thursday night at the Republican National Convention, start rambling […]

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John Bolaris Belongs in Philadelphia

For John Bolaris, even something as simple as taking the train to New York inevitably takes a dramatic turn. Back in the spring, I joined […]

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Morning Scoop: Clint Eastwood and the Empty Chair [VIDEO]

Mitt Romney Officially Accepts Republican Nomination/Clint Eastwood Talks to a Chair. Romney closed the Republican National Convention with an acceptance speech that’s generally getting good […]

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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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The NFL Should Hire Female Play-by-Play Announcers

As the NFL season approaches, many fans will have questions about things like injuries, rookie contributions, quarterback controversies, and roster cuts. However, one question remains […]

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Philly Needs to Rethink Internet Access

For a country that consumes such a huge amount of electronic devices and media, you’d think that the United States is so web-connected that we’re […]

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Catholic Priest Refers to Jerry Sandusky as “This Poor Guy”

Roman Catholic priest and psychologist Father Benedict Groeschel works at a center that has “treated” priests that are sexual predators. In an interview with the […]

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Jimmy Rollins Benched for Not Hustling

Pat yourself on the back if you’ didn’t watch the Phillies game today. The Phils won 3-2, but, at this point, that hardly helps matters. […]

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