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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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Celeb Scoop: Watch Ryan Gosling Sing “When a Man Loves a Woman” at a 1991 Mormon Talent Show

Ryan Gosling’s 1991 Talent Show. Footage of Ryan Gosling performing “When a Man Loves a Woman” and dancing to C + C Music Factory’s “Everybody […]

Chris Christie’s Family Voted for the Governor to Pass on a Run for President

A recent Newsweek feature on Chris Christie reveals a vote at the governor’s dinner table in New Jersey may have been one of—if not the—most […]

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Good Thing Mayor Nutter Opened City Pools on Monday

With the heat index expected to reach 108 degrees (?!) this week, we’re relieved to say that Mayor Nutter officially opened the city’s pools on […]

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Sandusky’s Lawyer Compares Trial Drama to All My Children

Today marks the sixth day of the trial of Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky now faces 51 charges (one was dropped) related to his alleged sexual abuse […]

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There’s a New Gay Party in Town

Get ready for Swagger

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Spanx? No Thanks.

Oh, Carrie Denny. Where do I even begin with your Philly Post piece yesterday, in which you belittle feminists like Orit Avishai for claiming that […]


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.


MSNBC Called Out for Editing the Romney/Wawa Video

The Atlantic Wire has pointed out that a number of news organizations are calling out MSNBC for its selective editing of the video clip from […]

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Was Driver High on His Way to Geno’s?

Last March, Max Drosi, 28, of Miami, blew a red light on 8th and Washington in the Italian Market, plowing his rented Chevy Impala into […]

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Detective Fired for OT Theft Will Still Get His City Pension

Police brass suspended longtime homicide detective Kenneth Rossiter with intent to dismiss on Monday following an investigation that revealed he allegedly stole overtime from the […]

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Will Graham Spanier and Jerry Sandusky Talk?

She didn’t want to ask. But while doing her son’s laundry, she noticed his underwear were missing, replaced by pairs Jerry Sandusky had bought for […]

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Real Life: LGBT Refugees

How well do asylum seekers fair?

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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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Forecast: 108 Degrees

Someone please tell us that this is wrong.

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5 Ideas for Romney’s Every Town Counts Tour

A Reuters headline from yesterday about Romney’s Every Town Counts tour reads: “Romney small town tour preaches mostly to the choir. That’s by design: When […]

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Morning Scoop: Stephen Starr Denies Involvement in Alleged PLCB Corruption

PLCB Gift Investigation. A confidential report filed by the Inspector General’s Office implicates three of the top officials at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. According […]

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The Lies Philly Landlords Tell

Attention Philadelphia landlords: If you want to charge $1,500 a month for rent, your property shouldn’t smell like guinea pigs. I’m not expecting MTV Cribs, […]

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