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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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Closing Arguments Set for Voter ID Case [UPDATE]

Closing arguments in the case concerning Pennsylvania’s new Voter ID law are set to begin Thursday morning. A vote-fraud expert from Rutgers recently testified that […]

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Phillies Put Cliff Lee on Waivers

The Phillies fire sale might not be over just yet. The team put Cliff Lee on waivers on Thursday. That means that if another team […]

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How Hollywood Can Honor Those Who Died in Aurora Theater

The moving of the much-anticipated Gangster Squad from September to January is not the first time a movie studio has responded to a nationally acknowledged […]

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Bad Data Causes Haverford to Slip on Forbes’ “Top Colleges” List

Haverford College dropped from No. 7 to No. 27 in the annual rankings of American universities published by Forbes. The executive editor of the magazine […]

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$16,000 Worth of Handbags Stolen From Burberry in Center City

On Thursday morning, police say that two women went into the Burberry Store at 17th and Walnut in Center City and distracted employees while four […]

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Nats Manager Says Phils Fire Sale Was Fun to Watch

Nationals manager Davey Johnson was on a D.C. sports talk radio show on Tuesday when he said that he has no sympathy for the Phillies’ […]


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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Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Sets Company Sales Record

Wednesday’s “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” brought more than half a million people to the chain’s chicken joints around the country. Sales on August 1st proved to […]

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Joe Banner Part of New Cleveland Browns Management

Businessman Jimmy Haslam—a minority stakeholder in the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2008—has agreed to terms on a deal that will make him the new owner of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley Cyrus Gets “Swatted”

Miley Cyrus Gets Swatted. Police in L.A. responded to an emergency call that claimed shots had been fired during a crime-in-progress at Miley Cyrus’ house […]

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NCAA Names George Mitchell as Penn State’s Integrity Monitor

The NCAA has named former Senator George Mitchell as the Integrity Monitor assigned to make sure Penn State complies with all of its sanctions. Mitchell’s […]

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Relax, You Probably Won’t Have to Pay $800 for an iPhone 5

Two trending topics on Twitter (#800dollarsforaniphone and iPhone 5 $800) prompted everyone with an Internet connection to suggest that the newest installment of Apple’s life-changing […]

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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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The Story of Team Desiree

The Philly musician needs your help

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Graphic Artist Sues Yuengling Over Label

A graphic artist from South Jersey has filed a lawsuit against D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. over the company’s use of a logo the man […]

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Just Call It “Girls’ Gymnastics” and Be Done With It

Every four years I try to remember not to be shocked, and every four years I end up yelling at the television, in part indignation […]

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