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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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Celeb Scoop: Beyoncé to Perform at Made in America?

Beyoncé at Made in America? The Huffington Post is reporting that “an insider” says that Beyoncé plans to perform at Made in America festival in […]

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The Hall and Oates Super PAC Is No More

The Hall and Oates Fans for America met its quick and PR-y demise this week when the founders of the political group dissolved their baby […]

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See No Made in America, Hear No Made in America Thanks to Massive Fence

Mayor Nutter spoke on Tuesday, addressing the semantics of the first concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway that will require people to go to work […]

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Brian Westbrook to Retire as an Eagle

In Week 16 of the upcoming NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles will honor former running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook—a Villanova grad—will retire as an Eagle. […]

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Before Honey Boo-Boo, There Was January Schofield

When I first wrote about now 10-year-old January Schofield, the little girl had been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and was on heavy-duty psychiatric medications. Her […]

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Report Shows Philadelphians Suck at Driving

The eighth annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report indicates that Philadelphia is the 190th on the list of cities with safe drivers. An average driver […]


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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Harrisburg Patriot-News Scales Back to Three Times a Week

The Harrisburg Patriot-News will cease daily production as it merges with Pennlive.com to form a new organization called PA Media Group. Beginning in January, the […]

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Don’t Feel Sorry for PSU Students Who Rioted

Your campus is going to burn. So warned a cameraman inside the Penn Stater Hotel as the Penn State Board of Trustees announced on November […]

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How to Get a Voter ID

A step-by-step guide

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Buy Curious: Dining In

Get cooking with these conversation starters

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Top 5 Most Spectacular Falls From Grace by Philly Athletes

It looks like Terrell Owens has reached the end of the road, as he was released by the Seahawks a couple of days ago. He […]

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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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On Our Gaydar: Pittsburgh

The softer side of the Steel City

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A Day With HIV

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Madonna Wants You To Read This Poem About Tonight’s Show

It used to be all about cone bras and burning crosses for Lady Madonna. But tonight, Madge launches the North American leg of her MDNA […]

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WXPN’s Roger LaMay Is Ready to Rock NPR’s World

Roger LaMay, general manager of Penn’s WXPN and a badass Deadhead, says it’s time for National Public Radio to face the music. As a newly […]

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