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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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A GIF That Makes Chris Christie Skinny

Since Tuesday, we’ve been a nation of lap-band surgery experts, covering the medical, historical, and political implications of Chris Christie’s weight-loss gambit. Some have looked […]

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Why Roy Halladay Is Doomed, in One Stat

Here’s the good news, Phillie fans. ESPN’s Jayson Stark asked a NL executive if he’d sign Roy Halladay post-surgery. “Of course. Why not?” he said. […]

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Court Wants to “Shame” Justice Orie Melvin. Is That Allowed?

For her various crimes of political corruption, State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin has been handed sort of an odd sentence. Three years house […]

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PA’s most popular manhunt profile headers.

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Adidas and Penn State Kiss and Make Up

Two months ago, Penn State suspended its relationship with Adidas, which makes school apparel, for its failure to provide $1.8 million in severance pay to […]

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Fussing Over Rats in a Cafe? Look in Your Kitchen!

Philadelphia’s foodies are in a tizzy over video that surfaced this week showing a gaggle of rats enjoying after-hours pizza at the Green Eggs Cafe […]


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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Radnor Rejects $200 Million Villanova Expansion

NIMBYism strikes in Radnor (and so do feral cats, apparently). The Township Planning Commission has rejected Villanova’s bid for a $200 million expansion that would […]

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Alleged Cleveland Kidnapper Has Local Roots

Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man charged with kidnapping and raping three women over the course of the last decade, reportedly grew up in Reading, PA. […]

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Main Line Residents Hissing Over Stray Cat Ordinance

It’s been quite a month for our fine furry friends in the Philadelphia region. First there was the wild turkey who was running around West Philadelphia. […]

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Get Ready to Boo: John Mayer Playing Parkway July 4th

This July 4th will mark the 20th anniversary of the city’s Welcome America festivities on the Parkway, which culminate in what is billed as 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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Best & Worst Prom Proposals

Prom season is upon us. A whiff of cologne carries on the warm spring breeze, and before you know it, photos of friends’ kids and […]

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Comcast Finds Another Way to Screw You

The Flyers were pretty miserable this year, so maybe it’s not such a big deal that a lockout truncated almost half the season. That said, […]

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5 Scary Things About Obamacare

In her recent preview of Philadelphia magazine’s (excellent, by the way) new cover story, “The Ultimate Guide to Obamacare,” editor Sandy Hingston urged readers to […]

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Kobe Bryant Fires Back Against His Memorabilia-Selling Mom

Last week, we learned that Kobe Bryant’s mom was trying to sell off her son’s old Lower Merion jerseys, among other memorabilia, in the hopes […]

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