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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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News

Someone Was Struck By a SEPTA Train in Old City (UPDATED)

Westbound, Market St. Line.

News

Read Ed Rendell’s Favorite 5th Grade Essay of the Year

Eddie picks a winner from the Main Line.

News

Urban Outfitters’s Denim Tutu Is too Edgy for Goldman Sachs

But what isn’t?

News

Methodist Pastor Defrocked Following Gay Wedding

First a suspension, now this.

News

13 Ways to Avoid Being Broke Next Christmas

Marks: I spent a lot of money on stupid crap last year. You did, too.

Rev. Frank Schaefer Defrocked for Pro-Gay Views

United Methodist Church says “get out.”


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.


News

Flyers Will Wear Philly Police Patches Tonight

They’ll be playing the Blue Jackets, natch.

Villanova Law Students Helps Russian Gay Man Win Asylum

Free from a life of persecution.

News

Reddit Has Some Etiquette Tips for SEPTA

A list of much-needed social cues.

News

Ex-Penn State Counsel: Spanier “Lied to Me”

Cynthia Baldwin not winning any fans in Happy Valley.

News

Corbett Approval Rating Lowest Ever

Would lose to a bag of coal.

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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.


LISTEN: Rena’s “Cocaine Pillow Fight”

Our current local obsession.

News

Top 10 Philadelphia Tweets of 2013

Dan McQuade picks his favorites.

Only 3 High School Students in Camden are “College Ready”

Per 2013 SAT scores.

News

How to Get Mark Cuban to Invest in Your Start-Up

This Temple grad got $3 million.

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