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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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Four Groups to Boot During Facebook’s Purge

Looks like the Joker won’t be poking Princess Peach again any time soon: Facebook admins have finally gone after the social network’s most insidious sub-group: […]

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Ann Romney’s “Real” Marriage

Did she take a swipe at gay marriage?

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VIDEO: Boyz II Men Save Charles Barkley From Himself

Charles Barkley was recently down in North Carolina for a charity golf outing. After presumably shanking an entire carton of golf balls into the woods […]

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Morning Scoop: Paterno Biography Debuts at No. 1 on NYT List

Paterno No. 1. Paterno—Joe Posnanski’s biography of the late Penn State football coach—debuted in the top spot on the New York Times hardcover, non-fiction list […]

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Questlove’s Awesome Guide to Made In America

Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival will feature two days, four stages, tens of thousands of fans, and more than 30 different groups, performers and DJs. […]

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8 Movies Republicans Should Watch to Learn About Abortion

It’s been a helluva a year for women in America. The Catholic Church hates us. Anne-Marie Slaughter told us we couldn’t have it all. A […]


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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What Business Owners Can Learn From Madonna

Madonna was late for her concert at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night. How late? Oh, about two-and-a-half hours late. She kept close to 20,000 […]

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Here’s What To Do If You Don’t Have An M.I.A. Ticket

Don’t have a ticket to this weekend’s Made In America Festival, featuring headliners Jay-Z and Pearl Jam and 25 or so other bands, performers and […]

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New MLB Playoffs Commercial Will Make You Hate Bruce Springsteen

Every year, commercials for Major League Baseball’s playoffs make us hate somebody. In 2007 it was Dane Cook and his obnoxious, “There’s only one October.” […]

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Guy in Philly Sports Gear Robs Montco Bank, Returns Weeks Later, Gets Arrested

A 30-year-old Conshohocken man decked-out in Philly sports gear allegedly stole $2,400 from a PNC Bank earlier this month. He also reportedly robbed the First […]

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Vance Worley to Undergo Elbow Surgery

The Phils lost in extra innings on Tuesday, Cole Hamels will miss his Wednesday start thanks to a gastrointestinal illness, Vance Worley was placed on […]

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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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Gunmen Abduct Overbrook Woman for Ransom [UPDATE]

Three masked men and reportedly broke into an Overbrook home on Wednesday morning and abducted a 24-year-old woman at gunpoint. They’ve contacted the woman’s family […]

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Are Also Against Urban Outfitters T-Shirts

Mothers Against Drunk Driving are also apparently against stupid T-shirts that reference alcohol consumption. The MADD organization is all upset over Urban Outfitters shirts that […]

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Woman’s Body Found Near Montco Corn Maze

Authorities are on the scene in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County where a woman’s body was reportedly discovered near a cornfield that’s been cut into […]

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Celeb Scoop: Taylor Swift Set for First Live Performance of New Single

Taylor Swift at the VMAs. Taylor Swift will perform her new single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at next week’s VMAs in Los […]

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