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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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You Have Until 9:59 p.m. to Buy Your Powerball Ticket

And everything else you need to know for a chance at $1.5 billion.

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Johnny Doc: “I’m Getting Out of Politics a Little Bit”

The labor boss has stepped down as a ward leader.

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Philly Has 20 Knight Cities Finalists

That’s more than anyone else in the 26-city urban innovation competition.

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Philly Cabbie Blinded in Right Eye by Paintball Attack

Police are searching for his assailants.

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Report: Pastor Wanted for Rape Is in Ecuador

But Jacob Malone has promised to return to Pa. this week to surrender.

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What They’re Saying About the Inky’s New Non-Profit Ownership

Gerry Lenfest’s experiment attracts national attention.


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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76ers Likes and Dislikes

With Ish Smith in the fold, rookie big man Jahlil Okafor has had to create less of his own offense, and in turn has been far more efficient.

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“His Arm Is Virtually Destroyed”

Wounded officer has a hard recovery ahead, police commissioner says.

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Ed Rendell: Kane Doesn’t Need a Law License

Says when he was Philly DA, he didn’t need it 97 percent of the time.

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$20,000 Reward in Murder of West Philly Dog Walker

Police are looking for this man.

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Montco DA: “No Merit” to Cosby Motion to Dismiss

Cosby is free on bail.

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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.


FRA’s Three Big Plans for the Northeast Corridor

One includes a tunnel under Center City to the airport. It would cost a lot.

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Gratz High Lockdown Lifted After Text Threats

Police investigated the North Philly school after staff members reported receiving threatening messages.

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10 Burning Questions About The Inky’s New Ownership

Who’s in charge? Why not sink that $20 million endowment right into the papers? Will it work?

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Can Kenney Make White-Dominated Building Trades More Diverse?

The mayor says at least 45 percent of workers on city projects should be African-American.

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