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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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Fox: Female Breadwinners Are “Tearing Us Apart”

Judging by last week’s performance by the Fox boys, nothing shrinks testicles faster than the image of a female bringing home the family bacon. The […]

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Pete Rose Earning $1 Million From Memorabilia

It’s been nearly a quarter-century since he was cast out of baseball for the sin of gambling on games, but don’t cry for Pete Rose, […]

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Who Will Chris Christie Appoint to Frank Lautenberg’s Seat? (Hint: Probably Not a Democrat)

Sen. Frank Lautenberg was one of the last lion-heharted liberals, as obituaries have noted over the last 24 hours, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie—a […]

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How Small-Business Unfriendly Is Philadelphia?

Paying taxes this year made me understand the nut jobs in the Tea Party. A recent study shows that Philadelphia is about as hospitable to […]

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PA Girl’s Family Says Lung Transplant Policy is “Unconstitutional”

A petition has seemingly gone nowhere. President Obama’s health secretary is offering no short-term help. So Sarah Murnaghan’s family is taking the next step to […]

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New Jersey Nazi Fights for Rights to See Young Son

Here’s a wild guess: If you’re in the midst of any kind of custody battle and want to ensure your best chance of seeing your […]


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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Obama Too Busy Being Cute With Jay-Z?

Democrats bank on a weary, politically shell-shocked public eventually punishing Republicans in 2014, compounded by the constant of changing demographic winds that conservatives can’t shake. […]

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Whatever Happened to Integration?

As Philadelphia readers and the rest of the city have been reminded again, bridging the worlds of black and white in this city is a […]

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

An all-star tribute to Cyndi’s hit.

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Study: Philly 4th Worst City in Country to Run a Small Business

Of the 30 largest cities in the United States, according to a recent study, Philadelphia’s small business “climate” is the fourth-worst.* More pathetic than us: […]

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Game of Thrones Fans Still in Shock

A warning and advice if you’re a Game of Thrones fan who hasn’t seen last night’s episode: major spoilers ahead, and also, stop whatever the […]

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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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Possible Actual Superstar Dom Brown Named MLB Player O’ the Month

The last time a Philadelphia Phillies position player was named MLB player of the month was August, 2009, and the recepient was the formerly awesome […]

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Senator Frank Lautenberg Passes Away

Paying homage to his fight for LGBTQ equality.

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Campbell’s Soup Trying to Appeal to “Hipsters”

What do hipsters love? Eating food out of pouches! That was the conclusion Camden-based Campbell’s soup came to after doing “anthropological” research on the much […]

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Reminder: All Those Times Chris Christie Dissed Frank Lautenberg

Chris Christie delivered what was by all accounts a moving, spirited, and at times, funny eulogy to the late New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg this […]

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