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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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News

Mayor Kenney: Trump Insulted Philadelphia Police Today

The president said, falsely, that our murder rate was “terribly increasing.”

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Trump Lies About Philly’s Murder Rate in Loews Hotel Speech

Don’t fall for his tricks.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Toasted Walnut Grand Opening Celebration.

News

Kenney Signs Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Towing in Philly

Victims of tow-truck bait schemes have long pushed for action.

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Royal Rumble Coming to Philadelphia in 2018

Wrestling! In Philadelphia?!

Scenes From the Trump Protest at Paine Plaza

The best signs so far at Thursday’s anti-Donald Trump rally.


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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Report: Pa. State University System Exploring Mergers, Closures

It’s experienced steady enrollment decline and federal funding cuts.

Meet Philly’s Make-a-Sign Protest Guy

Stephen Horcha’s tricycle cart is all the rage at today’s Trump protest.

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Photos: Philly Showed Up at Last Night’s “Queer Rager”

More than 1,000 people protested the GOP retreat.

9 Other (Bipartisan) Times When U.S. Presidents Told Big Whoppers

We the People should be getting used to this by now.

Fox 29’s Mike Jerrick Suspended Over Conway “Bullshit” Comment

It was language, not politics, says our source.

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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.


Change.Org Petition Calls for Mazzoni CEO, Medical Director to Resign

The nonprofit was named in the Gayborhood racism report.

News

Here Is the (Apparently Leaked) Agenda for the GOP Retreat

Philly protesters might want to take note.

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Report: Pa. Judge on Trump’s Shortlist for Supreme Court

Judge Thomas Hardiman, 51, lives in Pittsburgh.

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Trump: I’ll Strip Federal Funding From Philadelphia

President comes out hard against sanctuary cities.

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