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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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Women Aren’t at Philly Tech Week for You To Look At

Tracey Welson-Rossman: One thing Gene Marks got wrong in his “56 Things You’ll Likely Overhear” column.

Weekend Roundup

Black-Tie Gay BINGO, Big Bulge Contest, Bearlesque and other gay to-dos.

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Grocery Store From Witness Closes

Hollywood fame didn’t help it stay afloat.

The Most Powerful Man in Philadelphia

The last time we ranked the most powerful people in Philadelphia, in November 2009, Brian Roberts came in at a solid but not spectacular number […]

News

“Princeton Mom” Snagged a Married Man

Susan Patton met her husband at work, not college. Just one problem…

News

Race and the Roots of Philly Transit Strikes

Smith: The racially motivated wildcat strike of 1944 continues to haunt us.


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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Arson at Councilwoman’s House Generates Unstated-But-Implied Conspiracy Theorizing

The Daily News lays out the pieces. It just won’t say what they mean.

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Interview: Christopher Wink on Philly Tech Week

How a young event became a Philly institution.

Mazzoni Receives $100K Gift From Estate of Deceased San Francisco Man

The largest individual donation in the local HIV org’s history.

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Post-Bariatric Surgery: Thinking Outside the Scale

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Cops Looking for “Rat Retaliation” Suspects

Rodents used as instruments of revenge in a fight over a man.

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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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VIDEOS: 6 Great Letterman Philly Moments

Watch Dave go gas shopping with Joe Frazier.

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Tom Wolf Is the Future of Politics

Mathis: A Supreme Court decision means candidates will be defined by their access to money.

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Community College of Philadelphia Hires Controversial New Leader

Donald Generals Jr. was provost of for-profit school that closed under cloud of scandal

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Anti-Tax Activist Throws Corbett to the Wolves

Grover Norquist on PA transportation bill: “It’s a tax increase.”

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