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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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Three-Story Building Collapses in Port Richmond

A three-story building in Philly’s Port Richmond section collapsed late Wednesday morning. The building’s front on the 1800 block of E. Westmoreland Street was all […]

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The Berenstain Bears and the Chick-fil-A Problem

Three organizations, on Wednesday, delivered petitions with 80,000 signatures to HarperCollins urging the publishing company to cut ties with Chick-fil-A in wake of the anti […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley’s Dog Ziggy Ate Her Diamonds

Miley Cyrus’ Dog Poops Diamonds. For reals. Ziggy—her English bulldog that made the trip to Philly—apparently ate a bunch of Miley’s diamonds and then pooped […]

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Frank Rizzo’s Daughter Charged in Federal Bookmaking Case

Joanna Mastronardo—the daughter of former Philly Mayor Frank Rizzo—has been charged in a federal bookmaking case along with 15 others. The case revolves around what […]

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Philly Police Get 200 Text Tips a Month

The Philadelphia Police Department has made a point of attempting to crack the city’s “stop snitching” culture by making it easier for people to submit […]

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Commissioner Ramsey Takes Over PPD’s Twitter for National Night Out

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey—as a part of the 29th annual National Night Out—took over the PPD’s Twitter handle, @PhillyPolice, to update everyone on his evening […]


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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VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Dancing in South Africa

You know that video of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton doin’ her damn thang that you never asked for? Well, it finally arrived thanks to […]

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Sex, Drugs and the Philadelphia Folk Festival

This month is the 51st installment of the festival, and you’ve been there since the beginning. What do you remember about the first one? Pete […]

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Hump Day Headlines

Find out what everyone’s talking about

Poll Shows Romney Ahead in CO, Obama Up in VA, WI

The latest Quinnipiac University/CBS News/New York Times sing state poll shows that President Barack Obama holds leads in Virginia and Wisconsin while Mitt Romney is […]

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What Would Make You Own a Gun in Center City?

I guess I have a thing about the last lines of Inquirer articles these days. Or maybe the Inky’s just getting a real handle 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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This is Not the Letter You Write Your Gay Son

A son comes out. A father disowns him.

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George Michael to Play Olympics

He’s among the closing ceremony talent

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Is Your Babysitter a Thief? How to Find Out Without a Nanny Cam

A couple of weeks ago, my wife came to me and told me that the father of one of my son’s classmates from last year’s […]

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Mitt Romney Has Perfected Flip-Flopping

The race for the White House will soon kick into high gear, and it’s amazing to me that Mitt Romney is even close in the […]

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