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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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New Jersey Experiencing A “Sandy Baby Boom”

Well, what the hell else are you going to do during a hurricane? Fox 29 reports: Superstorm Sandy babies are popping up all over the […]

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Philadelphia: Depressing on Twitter

Philadelphians: We can be pretty depressing in just 140 characters. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Michigan State […]

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Beyonce “Attacked” By Electric Fan During Montreal Show

Fox29 reports that Beyonce had technical troubles during her Montreal show this week: While performing her song “Halo” in Montreal last night, her hair got […]

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What You Could Do With $92 Quadrillion

Did you hear about the local man who briefly became the world’s first quadrillionaire? Thanks to what Monopoly used to call a “bank error in […]

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Ori Feibush Defeated, Will Rise Again Because He’s Ori Effing Feibush

Our fellow PhillyMag blog Property relates the latest Ori Feibush sighting: Point Breeze developer Ori Feibush stirred some controversy this month when his lawyer, Wally […]

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Want to Get Gay-Married in PA? Go to Montgomery County!

The tides are changing.


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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Jersey Looking For “Stronger Than The Storm” Song Replacement

CBS Philly reports: The folks who created the “Stronger than the Storm” campaign are now looking for musicians to come up with a song that […]

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Casual Fan’s Guide to the Eagles’ QB Controversy

Praise the lord, football is back again. Okay, it’s not actually back just yet. But in a year where both the Flyers and Sixers missed […]

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Strip Clubs: Lap Dances Are “American Theater”

We’re frankly a bit skeptical of Mayor Nutter’s plan to tax lap dances in the city, but we have to admit that the arguments against […]

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Rendell, Snowe, Lott Weigh in on Bipartisansip

Yesterday’s panel discussion at the National Constitution Center on bipartisanship and civic involvement had most of the typical trappings of panel discussions: A team of […]

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NJ, Pennsylvania Turnpikes Are Nation’s Leading Toll Collectors

If it seems like it’s really pricey to get from here to there around here, well, that’s because it is. Toll Roads News reports that […]

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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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Tom Corbett Is America’s Best-Paid Governor

USA Today reports on a new survey from the Council of State Governments. Guess which state pays its governor the best? Governors in Alabama, Florida […]

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Book: Chris Christie Is Awesome, According to Chris Christie

The NYT reports today on a new book by Dan Balz, a veteran reporter, about the 2012 election. It apparently focuses a bit on Chris […]

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Anthony Weiner and the Seductive Power of the Dick Pic

In all of human history, I wonder: Has a woman ever been seduced by a dick pic? My reason for asking this question should be […]

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Oddsmakers: Royal Baby is George

Proving you can bet on anything, oddsmakers in Britain have calculated the probability of the Royal Baby’s name. “George” seems to be leading the pack. […]

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