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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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Eagles to Build Real-Life Angry Birds Level in Love Park

The Eagles are really pushing this Angry Birds thing. In addition to the original Philadelphia Eagle character and additional levels to be released each week […]

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Police ID Body Found in Montco

Police have identified the woman found dead on a Montgomery County farm on Wednesday as 26-year-old Natalie Marella of Ambler. Marella had attended multiple area […]

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MTV Finally Cancels Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore debuted on MTV in late 2009, but it seems like the show has been on the air for an eternity. We’ve basically been […]

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Police Search for Chesco Up-Skirt Photographers

Multiple women in Chester County have reportedly caught men trying to take up-skirt photos with cell phones. Police are now looking for men who used […]

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Celeb Scoop: The Modern Family Kids Make More Per Episode Than Most of Us Do All Year

Modern Family Kids Get Raises. The kids on ABC’s Modern Family make more per episode than most of us make in a year. [Deadline] Questlove’s […]

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Is Chase Utley Moving to Third Base?

Once upon a time Chase Utley was working on his fielding at the hot corner because the Phils had just traded Scott Rolen. Placido Polanco […]


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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John Bolaris Is Moving to Long Island

The much maligned former Fox 29 meteorologist John Bolaris is packing up his bags and going home, which might explain why he was in a […]

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Father Dies Saving Son From Drunk Driver in Northeast

A 43-year-old man died on Wednesday night after saving his son from being hit by an allegedly drunk driver on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Northeast. […]

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Deadspin Says the Eagles Suck and You Deserve It

Deadspin’s Drew Magary has spent the past month or so hilariously eviscerating every team in the NFL based on the premise that every team has […]

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The Internet Wants Taylor Swift to Play a Concert for Deaf Kids

Internet trolls—fresh off their victory over musician(?) Pitbull (they sent him to a Walmart in Alaska)—have now focused their attention on Taylor Swift. Swift is […]

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In 20 Years, the Daffy’s Magic Never Failed Me

The news that Daffy’s would close on September 30th hit me hard. It feels like something bigger than the closing of a department store; it […]

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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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People Are Arguing Over Sherman Hemsley’s Will

Sherman Hemsley—the Philadelphia native famous for his role as television’s George Jefferson—passed away on July 24th after a battle with lung cancer. But, the actor […]

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The 5 Scariest Speakers at the RNC

The Republican Party has a knack for drawing colorful characters under the elephant banner; they’ve given us Rick “What’s My Line?” Perry, Herman “Awww, Shucky […]

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What’s the Big Deal About Hep C?

Get the facts straight

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WATCH: The New Normal

A sneak peek of the pilot

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