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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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Wharton Picks New Dean From Australia

Geoffrey Garrett is a former Wharton faculty member.

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Comcast Today: Is NBC Turning Around?

Plus: The Economist weighs in against the Time Warner Merger.

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Do College Courses Need Trigger Warnings?

Hingston: Or, how do you teach the history of the Holocaust without being “disturbing”?

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Mike Schmidt Has a Man Crush on Roy Halladay

Phillies great opens up about his cancer, announcing and why he’s sporting a little stubble this spring.

PHOTOS: bi at Sundown Debuts at Lit UltraBar

HughE Dillon shares snaps from the new metrosexual rager.

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PA Gov Hopefuls Ranked by Social Media Presence

There’s Allyson Schwartz, Tom Wolf, and everybody else.


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.


How Should We React to the Passing of Fred Phelps?

On Philly Mag’s news blog, reporter Joel Mathis attempts to answer a question many of us likely pondered when we read the headlines over the weekend […]

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’Nova, St. Joe’s Could Meet in Tourney

Plus: Phil Martelli’s adorable grandson pretends to coach the team.

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The Penn Difference: What Sets the Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program apart

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David Brenner, Philly Comedian and Carson Protegé, Dead at 78

Made his name with more than 150 appearances with Johnny Carson.

Health Insurers Must Cover Same-Sex Couples by 2015

Plus more of the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

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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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Snow Snow Snow Snow….

One more snowstorm hits Philly before spring arrives. Services barely disrupted.

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Mayor Nutter in Hilarious Erin Express Photo

Plus, 10 great Tweets from the always-entertaining #ErinExpress hashtag.

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Fred Phelps Will Die Defeated

How do you observe the likely passing of America’s best-known homophobic bigot?

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WATCH: Mayor Nutter Make His Ballet Debut

Has a cameo as town’s mayor, natch.

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