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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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Inside The Well of Horniness

Butch, femme and farce

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Mike Emrick Says Australian Women Are the Philadelphia Flyers of Water Polo

On Monday morning, Olympics broadcaster Mike Emrick compared the women’s water polo team of Australia to the Philadelphia Flyers because of their dirty and controversial […]

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Which PA Congressmen Should Be Shaking in Their Boots?

The folks at PoliticsPA.com have released their August edition of Congressional Vulnerability ratings and three Philly-area pols are considered vulnerable. Republican Mike Fitzpatrick is said […]

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Will Delaware Legalize Gay Marriage?

It could happen as early as next year

Chris Christie Says Nobody Is Voting for Joe Biden

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently found himself fielding questions on the issue of the current vacancy on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s running ticket. […]

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Flyers Defenseman Andrej Mezsaros Tears Achilles, Will Be Out Indefinitely

Hey, do you play hockey? Well, have you watched hockey? Can you skate backward? Alright, can you at least walk backward? Great, you can totally […]


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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Got Hornet?

A new social app advocates HIV testing

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Obama’s Tolerance for BS at All-Time High

Think of it this way: You’re in the middle of a long day at work, you’re signing some documents that need to go out the […]

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Milton Hershey Offers Admission to HIV+ Student

The school reverses its decision

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Warning to Philly Cyclists: Police Will Now Crack Down on You

The Philadelphia Police did a great thing this weekend. They did a crackdown! On Sunday morning they took 23 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs off […]

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Mayor Nutter Tells Firefighters to Shut Up

To paraphrase the First Amendment of the federal constitution, “The Mayor of Philadelphia shall make no law abridging firefighters’ freedom of speech … or their […]

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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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15 Interesting Facts About Philly Celebrities

Now that you’ve memorized my list of 10 things you didn’t know about the Phillies, here are 15 things you probably didn’t know about Philly celebs, […]

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Morning Scoop: Andy Reid Indicates Son Lost Battle to Drugs

Andy Reid’s Family Issues Statement. Last night, Andy Reid issued a statement on behalf of his family indicating that Garrett Reid’s death was drug-related. [Birds […]

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How to Gay Up the Boy Scouts

Now that the Boy Scouts of America has re-affirmed its ban against “open or avowed homosexuals,” the BSA should extend an olive branch to its […]

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Pink is the New CoverGirl

Go behind the scenes

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