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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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Morning Scoop: Fight at Philly’s Last Porn Palace

Fight at Philly’s Porn Palace. Deadspin’s Tuesday Night Fights column includes video of a Philly cop doing as close to nothing as possible while watching […]

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So Long, Alex P. Keaton. Why I’m Breaking Up With the GOP

I was a Republican before I was even old enough to vote for one. Thank (or blame) Alex P. Keaton for that. As a child […]

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PHOTO: Be Glad This Is Not You

We’re really surprised this doesn’t happen more often. [Ardmore Patch]

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Mike McQueary Is Suing Penn State

Former Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary has filed a lawsuit against the university. McQueary was a graduate assistant when he witnessed Jerry Sandusky in […]

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Philly Cop Charged With DUI

Another day, another incident involving one of Philly’s Finest. This time, veteran Philadelphia police sergeant Chanta Herder is charged with driving under the influence. Herder […]

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Developer Blumenfeld Gets Control of Divine Lorraine

Developer Eric Blumenfeld—the man with a lofty vision for revitalizing North Broad Street—got control of the Divine Lorraine on Tuesday. Bluemenfeld was the only bidder […]


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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Coming Soon: Beer at Farmers’ Markets?

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s state House passed House Bill 2429 with a vote of 175-20. The bill, if enacted into law, will allow for craft brewers […]

Comcast Says You Can Watch the Presidential Debate on the Internet

You might actually have something to thank Comcast for because the cable behemoth will be streaming Wednesday’s presidential debate on the Internets. You know, ’cause […]

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New Company Offers Online Grocery Shopping in Philly

FreshDirect.com—an online shopping service that allows users to order groceries and have them delivered to their door—rolled into town this week to open its Philadelphia […]

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Celeb Scoop: Papa John’s Nixes Taylor Swift’s Concert for Deaf Kids

Taylor Swift Won’t Play Concert for the Deaf. The Internet trolls came out from under the bridge in an attempt to get Taylor Swift to […]

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VIDEO: Rocker Throws Mic Stands Into Crowd at Six Flags Concert, Gets Arrested

Rock and roll is dead. Instead of going on drug-fueled, late-night tours of America’s shithole after hours joints and throwing televisions through hotel windows, today’s […]

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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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“Mad Hatter” Package Leads to Germantown High Lockdown

A package left on a sidewalk in Germantown had Germantown High on lockdown this morning. The bomb squad was called to check out a suspicious […]

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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty in Murder of PA Game Warden

It took a jury less than an hour to convict a Pennsylvania deer poachers of the first-degree murder of Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove. […]

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This Guy Watched the Best Philly Baseball Team From His Roof

The Phillies’ magnificent five-year run has come to a close, and they’ll be on the golf course come playoff time. Some think this is the greatest […]

VIDEO: Philly Man Tells CNN He “Voted a Couple Times” for Obama in 2008

About ten minutes after word came down that a Pennsylvania judge is blocking the state’s controversial voter ID law, someone sent me this video, which […]

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