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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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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Dispatches From Pennsyltucky

Manchester, Pa., church kicks out young member for being gay.

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News

Wharton Professor: Overhaul Tenure System

Adam Grant proposes radical changes in op-ed.

News

More Pedestrian Plazas on East Passyunk?

What the snow can tell us about the parts of the street nobody uses.

News

End Black History Month Now

Coard: I agree with many whites who argue that it should be abolished.

News

Interview: Why Have Abortion Rates Have Declined in PA, US?

Contraceptives work, it turns out.

News

Purse Snatching Doesn’t Mean Philly Women Need Male Protection

Palan: What the well-intentioned organizers of Handbags 4 Peace get very wrong.


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.


News

The Phillies Are Headed to Spring Training

There’s light at the end of the wintry tunnel.

Photographer Snaps Photos of Loved Ones Right After He Tells Them He Has AIDS

See Adrain Chesser’s “I Have Something to Tell You.”

News

Action News Is Great, Reports Action News

There’s not always enough content to fill all the hours of weather coverage.

News

Ex-Eagles LB G. Cobb Considering Run for Congress [UPDATED]

Camden County GOP says he’ll go for Rob Andrews’ seat.

News

Mayor: Change Rules for City Sick Leave

Michael Nutter wants to curb “sick time abuse.”

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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.


LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with Philly journalist Sandy Smith

News

Fox 29 Warns of Impostor Twitter Accounts

Prankster fools school kids into thinking they had the day off.

News

A Mayfair Tire Slasher Facing Up to 15 Years

David Toledo convicted on 15 of 60 counts related to 2012 vandalism.

News

Moyer, Stairs Could Broadcast Phillies Games

Heroes of ’08 run expected to complete Comcast team.

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