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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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This One Guy Really Hates the Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation has a pretty stellar rating on TripAdvisor.com. Out of 471 reviews, only 19 were negative. And of those 19, a particularly incendiary […]

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Tory Burch and Gay NBAer Jason Collins, United at Last

Tory Burch, fashion queen and native Main Liner. Jason Collins, slightly awkward jock and openly gay NBA player. Not much in common, it seems. Until yesterday. […]

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Masturbate-a-Thon Results

The masturbation marathon’s over. So how’d it do?

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Philly.com Slobbers All Over New Columnist Tom Corbett…Again

Yesterday on the Philly Post, there was a little intra-staff debate going on about the merits of Philly.com. In one corner was Joel Mathis, arguing […]

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Are the Koch Brothers Buying Up Philly Media?

Buried in the recent news that the arch-conservative mega-powerful Koch Brothers were considering buying the Chicago-based Tribune Co., were a couple of potential Philly implications. The […]

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Tax Delinquent Charter Schools Owe $762K to School District

Part of the mayor’s strategy for funding the school district’s $300 million budget shortfall is increased delinquent tax collection, particularly on deadbeat property owners. Ironic, […]


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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Bear Tranquilized After Being Found in a Delran Tree

A 364-pound black bear was found in a tree in Delran today. It’s believed to be the same one seen roaming around Bucks County recently, […]

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The Weiss Guy

Q&A: Chatting with Billy Weiss, co-owner of Woody’s.

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5 Weird Moments from NY Mag’s Long Will Smith Interview

This week’s New York magazine features an extended interview with Will Smith and his 14-year-old son Jaden, with whom he’s starring in M. Night Shyamalan’s new […]

Steak House, or Gay Bar?

Take the quiz and find out.

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Here’s How I Got Two Bad Philly Cab Drivers Off the Street

It seems like not a day goes by without me hearing a complaint, curse-spiked rant or horror story about Philadelphia’s taxicabs. They overcharged me! He […]

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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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The Fate of Philly Schools Will Be Voted On Today

Today, the School Reform Commission is essentially voting on whether to doom the Philadelphia Public School District as we know it. The school district is […]

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Today’s Forecast: Ridiculously Hot with a Chance of Dangerous Air Pollution

We’ve reached CODE ORANGE, people. As Philly experiences its first summer heat–temperatures in the ’90s, humidity at 40%–air quality today is terrifyingly bad. According to […]

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Life in Collingswood is Lonely Without a Dog

Philadelphia didn’t make the list for best city to own a dog. Philly doesn’t have as many dog parks, or as many funny people as Portland, […]

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Chelsea Clinton’s Mother-in-Law Running for Philly Congressional Seat

Nearly 20 years after being ousted from Congress, 70-year-old Marjorie Margolies Mezvinsky (formerly) is gunning for her old seat again. Since getting ousted in 1994 […]

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