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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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Morning Scoop: Former Aide Alleges Years of Sexual Harassment at PPD

Sexual Harassment at Internal Affairs? A former aide at Internal Affairs in the Philadelphia Police Department has alleged that she was coerced into a sexual […]

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Have the Phils Spent Enough Cash for You Now?

Last week’s trades of Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence and Joe Blanton had the distinct feel of an end of an era for the Phillies. Not […]

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NBC and U.S.A. Win Olympics Gold Medal in Insufferable

I tried. I swear—I really, really tried. For those of you who have not been obsessively following my posts (hard to believe, but I know […]

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It’s Too Easy for Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is pretty impressive. His repeat gold medal performance in the 100 meters was amazing: He set a new Olympic record and bested a […]

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Penn, Big Pharma Team Up to Try to Teach Immune Systems to Beat the Hell Out of Cancer

Pharmaceutical giant Novartis has pledged $20 million to help Penn build the Center for Advanced Cellular Therapies where university scientists will look to compound the […]

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SPOILER ALERT: Aly Raisman Competes in Women’s Floor

Aly Raisman secured her first individual medal at the London Games earlier Tuesday when she won herself a bronze on the balance beam after appealing […]


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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Penn State Adds Names to Jerseys

Penn State University has announced that the uniforms worn by its football teams will change for the upcoming football season. In Bill O’Brien’s first season […]

Rick Santorum Named a Headliner of the RNC

Rick Santorum will be featured as a speaker at the Republican National Convention in Tampa this month. The keynote speaker has yet to be officially […]

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Mohegan Sun to Assume Control of Operations at Resorts in Atlantic City

Mohegan Sun Tribal Authority will reportedly take over control of at least the behind-the-scenes aspects of Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Mohegan Sun already has […]

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Police Are Looking for a 7-Year-Old Suspect in a Home Invasion Attack

Police say that three kids broke into a woman’s home in Juniata and beat her with ropes, sticks, a potted plant and a plunger before […]

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Celeb Scoop: Michael Phelps (Finally) Lets the World Meet His Girlfriend

Michael Phelps Has a Girlfriend. And, apparently, he’s not embarrassed to bring her out in public (anymore). The greatest Olympian of all time met the […]

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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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VIDEO: Victorino and Pence Get the “Somebody That I Used to Know” Treatment

With all of the “Call Me Maybe” crap that we’ve put each other through this summer, it feels like Gotye hasn’t been relevant in decades. […]

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NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA Sue Jersey Over Sports Betting

The NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA have filed a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey to prevent the legalization of sports gambling in […]

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SPOILER ALERT: Gabby Douglas Competes on the Balance Beam

On Tuesday morning, America’s latest sweetheart Olympian, Gabby Douglas, failed to add to her medal count after slipping off the balance beam. Douglas—who won a […]

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Where In the World Is Mayor Michael Nutter?

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is apparently out of town on a vacation at a top secret location. His staffers wouldn’t give away his coordinates, but […]

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