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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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Please Make Amy “Tiger Mom” Chua Stop

Francis: She and her husband have a new book that attempts to define that attempts to define who is successful and why.

News

Is Philly’s Healthy Food Movement Failing?

Arrival of new grocery stores doesn’t change neighborhood health.

News

Charter School Operator Sent to Prison

Took $90,000 in scholarship money and other student accounts.

6 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

The debut of Mondo Trasho, Our Night Out and more.

News

Here Is a Pennsylvania School Tom Corbett Did Not Run Away From

Apparently, the governor only flees in Philadelphia.

News

Feldman: Zimmerman, DMX Fight Not Canceled

Forget odds on the winner. Who wants to bet on whether this fight will actually happen?


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.


LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with “The Black Yogi,” Hadji Jones.

News

Interview: Can Philly Newspapers Be Saved?

Writer Steve Volk shares what he’s learned after a decade on the Philly media beat.

News

Smerconish Gets CNN Gig

Remember when he was just a Philly media guy?

News

Chris Christie’s Office Also Investigating Bridgegate Scandal

Next up: Helping O.J. “find the real killer.”

News

Sixers Lose by 45 to Team Wearing T-Shirts

McQuade: An embarrassing night for Philly basketball.

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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.


College Football Star Michael Sam Comes Out

He could be the NFL’s first out player.

News

Why the Eagles Should Draft Michael Sam

He’s going to help some team win. It should be Philadelphia.

News

Confessions of an Olympics 2014 Junkie

Hingston: The games make me a believer, every time.

News

A Night at The Opera. On Twitter.

Opera Philadelphia’s experiment: Can art survive the age of social media?

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