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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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Shane Victorino Reportedly Traded to the Dodgers

Yahoo!’s Tim Brown tweeted at 11:57 a.m. that the Phillies have traded center fielder Shane Victorino to the Dodgers for 25-year-old relief pitcher Josh Lindblom […]

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Funeral Mass Set for “Butterball” Tamburro

A funeral mass for iconic Philadelphia DJ Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro has been scheduled for Thursday morning at Ss. Peter and Paul at 18th and the […]

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Phillies Fire Sale Watch 2012 [UPDATE]

While you were down the shore, at the pool, enjoying some R &R or, like some of us, reflooring your parents’ kitchen out in the […]

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72,000 PSU Fans “Like” a Facebook Status Comparing Joe Paterno to Abraham Lincoln

Ugh. So, on July 23rd someone made a Facebook status that has since gone viral. As of 10:52 a.m. Tuesday it had received 72,165 “Likes.” […]

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Wharton Dropout Gives Nine Physicists $3 Million Each

Yuri Milner—a 50-year-old Russian-born billionaire who dropped out of Wharton’s M.B.A. program in the early ’90s—has given nine physicists $3 million each for their contributions […]

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A Shirtless Bradley Cooper Hikes Up His Underwear and Contorts His Face

According to the Women of Edit here at Philly Mag/The Philly Post, Bradley Cooper has long been considered what many would call a “dreamboat.” Though, […]


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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Don’t Ignore Sally Ride’s Coming Out Party

Gail Shister talks about the legacy

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Holy Lesbian Make Out Scene

The Glee Project heats things up

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Revisiting the 14th Amendment

GetEQUAL launches a new campaign

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Force Me to Stop Using Plastic Bags

The last time (the only time?) a plastic bag was seen as hauntingly beautiful—as a stand-in, even, for exquisite moments we brush by in our […]

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Your Accountant Might Secretly Be a Ballerina

This month, should you catch your mechanic, accountant or dog walker spinning, leaping or in pirouette, you’re not dreaming. They’re probably just practicing their moves […]

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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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When You Think SEPTA, You Think “First Class”

A friend of mine from out of town gave me a call this past week. “Johnny,” he said, “I’d like to check out your award-winning […]

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You Might Be Creepily in Love With Your iPhone

It’s not news that the real world isn’t the only world out there anymore. The virtual universe of the Internet, social media and smartphones is […]

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You Might Be Creepily in Love With Your iPhone

It’s not news that the real world isn’t the only world out there anymore. The virtual universe of the Internet, social media and smartphones is […]

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Philadelphia Wants to Protect the Idiots

We all got a big kick out of the city’s April Fools’ prank this year—the world’s first “e-lane” for distracted pedestrians—but the joke did carry a message: […]

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