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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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Ray Harryhausen, RIP

Kids: Back in the old days there was no CGI to make extraordinary events in movies look real. Seriously, that stuff’s only been around about […]

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The Choice: Sex With Bradley Cooper? Or Ice Cream?

Five thoughts generated by this new Bradley Cooper commercial: • I don’t get the either-or: These beautiful people realize they could eat the ice cream […]

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Cat Finds Way Home After Hurricane Sandy

During Hurricane Sandy, Porsche the cat—yes, that’s really the cat’s name—from home in Chadwick Island, Toms River to Point Pleasant, eight miles away. The cat escaped. […]

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WATCH: Fire Dancers At Philly’s Magic Gardens

Here’s what happens when you combine fire, dancing, and Philly’s most notorious example of “outsider art”: Something like Cirque du Soleil, only a bit grittier: […]

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Martha Graham Cracker To Play Jazz Festival. Will Homophobia Ensue?

Our colleagues at G Philly have the news: The term “inappropriate” has been bandied around the Martha Graham Cracker  camp quite a bit this year. […]


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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Andy Reid Auctioning All His Eagles Gear, For Some Reason

Former Eagles Coach Andy Reid is auctioning off his team gear for charity. Apparently they don’t really need much Eagles paraphernalia in Kansas City, where […]

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VIDEO: Philly Comic’s Cameo On Jimmy Fallon

That’s Philadelphia comedian Tommy Pope on the left, clapping as Steve Martin walks by during a thoroughly entertaining 3-minute walk-on to the set of Late […]

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Resolution Calls For Senate Investigation Into Kermit Gosnell

Politico reports that even when the Kermit Gosnell trial is over, the U.S. Senate has ensured it will never truly be over, only coincidentally keeping […]

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No Fags in Jazz

So says the Joey Harrison Group.

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Charles Ramsey Is America’s Newest Internet Hero

Even Questlove has love for Charles Ramsey, the man who rescued Amanda Berry, who had been missing for 10 years. Right now? Ramsey is trending […]

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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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Philly.com’s Racist Commenters Take Aim At Lurie’s New Wife

It’s hard to say when the racism of Philly.com commenters crosses a line into actually being news, but Philly.com’s own blogger, John Featherman—otherwise known as […]

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Facebook Reunites PA Mother and Daughter After 44 Years

This is why the Reddit people thought they could solve the Boston bombings: It took Facebook two days to reunite Cyndi Lane and her mother, […]

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In Delaware, State Senate Will Decide The Future Of Gay Marriage Today

Packed house #marriageequality #delaware #samesexmarriage twitter.com/jarredhill/sta… — Jarred Hill (@jarredhill) May 7, 2013 Delaware could legalize gay marriage … this afternoon. The state senate (as […]

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Questlove Misses SEPTA’s “Urine-Infested” Aroma

Questlove has a free-flowing interview in the newest edition of Esquire magazine that contains some interesting nuggets. (He remembers the day of the MOVE bombing […]

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