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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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Seattle Will Now Be Taxing Its Rich. Should Philly Be Doing the Same?

Marks: Sure, if you want to drive away this demographic.

Will Smith Cast in Disney’s Live-Action “Aladdin” Remake

The Fresh Prince is trading in his microphone for a magic lamp.

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City: You Can’t Recycle Greasy Pizza Boxes

Clean pizza boxes are apparently fine, though.

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Thousands of Cockroaches Flood Philly Street

The bugs poured out of a manhole in Bridesburg.

Mazzoni Responds to Community Criticism

Many aren’t pleased with the nonprofit’s choice for interim director.

Here Are the Candidates for Philly’s Interim DA Job

The city’s Common Pleas Court judges are set to vote on the appointment on Thursday.


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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Fairmount Park Is Getting a Zipline

And a treetops rope course!

Iverson Doesn’t Play in Philly Basketball Homecoming

At least the Answer showed up this time, unlike the Sixers’ fan appreciation night in 2006.

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More Than 1,000 Attend Vigil for Murdered Bucks County Men

The killings gained national notoriety last week.

The Sixers Are Poised to Become NBA Villains

And we’ll all love it here in Philly.

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Teens Form Flash Mob in Germantown

Police said no arrests were made.

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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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This Is How We Do It

If you’re playing Scrabble at our house, you play the house rules.

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One of Us: Jim Kenney

Philadelphia’s mayor talks selling weed, meeting Beyoncé, and his special message to soda-tax haters.

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Best Thing: Purr-fection in Fishtown

Watch your back, Mural Arts; there’s a new wall baller in town.

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DiNardo, Kratz Charged in Bucks County Murders

They face multiple counts of criminal homicide.

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