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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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Caption Contest: Win Philly Cooks Tix

It’s sold out, but you still have a chance.

News

John Legend to Speak at Penn Commencement…Again

Haven’t we heard this song before?

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Does Anybody Like the Comcast-Time Warner Merger?

Seeking optimism amid negativity about Comcast’s growth.

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Congestive Heart Failure: Are You at Risk?

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West Chester Student Sinks Half-Court Shot, Tragically Doesn’t Get Prize Money

Scandal? Maybe.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with PBGP event mastermind Chris Alston.


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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Buzz Bissinger Is Still Wearing Eccentric Clothing

Nice scarf.

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Gay Couples to Seek Marriage Licenses in Philadelphia

Worth a shot?

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Presidents Day Panty Twist

Hingston: From Kazakhstan to Paris Hilton, yesterday people reflected on… ladies’ undies.

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The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing, By Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon

This is not Jay Leno’s ‘Tonight Show.’

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Family Court Building to Become Luxury Hotel

Kimpton Hotels wins bid to renovate building at 18th and Vine.

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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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No Trash Pickup Today; Garbage Piling Up

And impatience is piling up, too.

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Report: Fumo Aide Spied on Ed Rendell

Christian Marrone, now Homeland Security chief of staff, dug up dirt on future governor in 2001.

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Eric Barron Named President at Penn State

First permanent president since the Sandusky affair erupted.

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No More Gifts at City Hall

Weird that it’s taken until 2014 for Philadelphia to definitively prohibit graft.

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