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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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I’ll Take Philadelphia Politics Over National Politics

I am generally a guy who focuses on Philadelphia matters, but with presidential politics and party conventions dominating all manner of media, it’s hard not […]

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Morning Scoop: Mayor Nutter Thinks Jay-Z Got His Swagger Back

Mayor Nutter’s Music Chops. Mixmaster Mike has a bunch of hip hop and soul music on rotation in his Mayormobile. Also, when Jay-Z was in […]

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Madonna Gets Booed by, Then Stuns Philadelphia

The showtime posted on the tickets for last night’s Madonna show in Philadelphia—the kickoff date of her North American MDNA Tour—was 8 p.m., although some […]

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Breaking Down Chris Christie’s RNC Keynote

Going into his keynote speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, the conventional wisdom was that Chris Christie’s job was to help introduce Mitt […]

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Breaking Down Chris Christie’s RNC Keynote

Going into his keynote speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, the conventional wisdom was that Chris Christie’s job was to help introduce Mitt […]

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How Long Before Raping Women Is OK Again?

This is it, folks. This might be the last straw, the moment where I actually give up on the hyperbole and start—as a Facebook friend […]


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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New Book Says Obama Is a Threat to the Main Line

Do you live in South Jersey, Delaware County, the Main Line or elsewhere in Philadelphia suburbia? Enjoy it while you can, because your way of […]

Best of Gay Philly 2012

Best of Gay Philly: Where to Eat in Midtown Village Best New Restaurant Jamonera, the newest eatery from chef Marcie Turney, is all about small […]

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Pulled a Jon Stewart on Reince Priebus

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews interviewed GOP chair Reince Priebus at the Republican National Convention on Monday morning. Typically, interviews like that one stick to a certain […]

Koch Group Pulls TV Ads in PA?

The Koch group Americans for Prosperity—a massive GOP Super PAC—is reportedly pulling its TV ads in Pennsylvania just as the campaign season ramps up in […]

Madonna’s Poem About Tonight’s Show

Is it an ode to Philly?

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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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J-Roll, Phils Host Ugandan Little Leaguers

Last year, Jimmy Rollins traveled to Uganda to help train Little Leaguers and their coaches. He taught them some tricks on the diamond and donated […]

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Bill Cosby Ain’t Dead Yet

Philly native and Temple alum Bill Cosby is the celebrity most recently killed off by a Twitter death hoax. People reacted accordingly, tweeting and retweeting […]

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Postal Worker in Jersey Charged for Intercepting Packages of Cocaine

Talk about an elaborate drug scheme. A United State Postal Service worker in Jersey faces federal charges for allegedly having cocaine mailed to addresses on […]

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Freeh Group Acquired by Philly Law Firm

Louis Freeh, the former FBI boss now famous for his group’s investigative report on Penn State’s alleged coverup of Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of children, […]

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