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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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Eight Shows I’d Like to See on Netflix

When the actor Dennis Farina died this week, it bugged me to no end that multiple obituaries mentioned him most prominently for his short-lived work […]

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Television’s Most Underappreciated (Manly, Meat-Eating) Genius

It’s been a week since the Emmy nominations were announced and I’m still upset. While most focused on Netflix getting nominations for House of Cards […]

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PHOTOS: My First Beyonce Concert (Bonus: Jay-Z Showed Up)

JAY Z ran on stage and kissed Beyoncé tonight! #MrsCarterinPhilly pic.twitter.com/CCSbwRdNM5 — Beyoncé Lite (@BeyonceLite) July 26, 2013 Yeah, yeah, yeah, Jay-Z showed up on […]

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G Philly Launches Its First-Ever Weekly Newsletter

Today, G Philly launched its first-ever e-newsletter, a weekly lineup of our best stories from the blog and quarterly magazine. We’re super excited about it, and […]

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Philly Not The World’s Best Example of Using Big Belly Trash Compactors

The city of Syracuse, N.Y. is contemplating installing some of the “Big Belly” solar-powered trash-compacting cans that went up around Center City Philadelphia a few […]

PLAYDAR: Music For Your Beyonce-in-Philly Pre-Party

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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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Science: Men With Sisters Are More Likely to Become Republicans

Pew Research Center reports: Interesting things happen when little boys grow up with sisters: They are less likely to help mom with housekeeping chores—and they’re more […]

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Penn State Scientist Sues Conservative Mag That Likened Him to Jerry Sandusky

Courthouse News Service reports: A climatologist can advance claims that the National Review defamed him by likening him to convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky and […]

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Wait! Women Do Like Dick Pics.

I’ve never taken a dick pic. Sorry, that’s a lie. The first time I got a digital camera, when I was 13 or 14, I […]

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Andy Reid Is Glad to Be Rid of You Too, Philadelphia

We won’t spend the whole season checking in with departed Eagles coach Andy Reid as he settles in in Kansas City, but we can’t help […]

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Eric Holder, in Philadelphia, Promises to Enforce Voting Rights

Atty. Gen. Eric Holder is in Philadelphia to address a national gathering of the Urban League. He’s promising to vigorously defend voting rights, despite a […]

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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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Fired for Being Too Pretty?

A young female, a recent high-school graduate, smiled at the big burly man in the navy blue suit. He sat behind a 3-foot-wide desk. She […]

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Always Sunny Gets Game of Thrones Treatment

We already knew that Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss would be creating an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia this […]

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Mark Seaman Leaves Philadelphia FIGHT to Battle HIV on a Global Scale

Philly’s losing a FIGHTer.

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Beyonce: Awesome Entertainer. Better Person?

Beyonce plays Philadelphia tonight, and some members of the PhillyMag staff couldn’t be more excited. But Beyoncé is more than just the greatest entertainer of […]

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