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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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Opinion

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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Team LGBT Wins Six Medals at Sochi Winter Olympics

Here’s the final breakdown.

News

Payday Lending Bill Revived in PA

Critics say practice preys on the poor.

News

Jimmy Fallon Isn’t Funny

Tim McCloskey: Am I the only guy in America who hates him?

News

The “Darth Vader of Journalism” Strikes Back

Larry Platt: Black & White and Dead All Over is as unimaginative as the industry it eulogizes.

News

Chris Wheeler Did His Last Nine Phillies Games Knowing He Was Fired

“That was a little bit difficult.”

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

Sew Regal’s Ruby Augustus.


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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Netflix Deal Drives Up Comcast Stock Price

Philly-based company finds new ways to get paid.

News

What Kerrigan and Harding Were Really Like in Lillehammer

Mendte: Reflections on covering the Olympic skating story that continues to fascinate the world.

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Philly Among Worst Cities for Saving Money

List ranks us 92nd out of 100 cities.

News

Katie McGinty Uses Selfies for Campaign Ads

Two new ads from the Democrat running for governor.

WATCH: The NBA Gets Its First Out Player

Jason Collins makes history on the Brooklyn Nets.

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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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Penn Students: Stop Being Schmucks!

Mathis: The students who hosted the “gangsta” party should’ve known better. Of course, they’ll get another chance.

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Archdiocese Removes Two Priests From Ministry

Each accused of molestation in decades-old incidents.

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Wall Street Hops Off Christie’s 2016 Bandwagon

“The stench from the scandal is starting to look impossible to overcome.”

PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Corbett Plans $30 Million Campaign

Tells Politico: “Every race I’ve run, I won.”

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