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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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Comcast’s Quarterly Earnings Will Be Awesome

Hey, President Obama can make all the jokes about NBC that he likes. The truth is that even with the Peacock Network’s putrid schedule generally […]

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Mariela Castro’s Coming

The State Dept. OK’s her visit.

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Chester Sheriff To Raffle Assault Rife For Charity

You know, when you think about it, why wouldn’t a sheriff raffle off an AR-15 rifle if given the opportunity to do so? Sure, it’s […]

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Knight Arts Winners

Congrats to the two gay recipients.

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Will You Be Watching The Phillies On Fox Sports in 2016?

Maybe. Then again, remember who owns the tallest building on the city’s skyline? Comcast, that’s who. And while Comcast may be shipping its sports operations […]

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WATCH: Evan Turner Versus A Goose

Via The 700 Level, Evan Turner’s dramatic postseason showdown: I was being attacked vine.co/v/bxTaMmjnB6p — evan turner (@thekidet) April 29, 2013 The sad thing is, […]


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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Saxbys Coffee Franchising beyond Philadelphia

Philadelphia Business Journal reports that hometown-based Saxbys Coffee will open 13 new locations this year, with half in and around the Philadelphia market. That builds […]

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Jason Collins Isn’t the Gay Jackie Robinson

He’s here. He’s queer. He’s seven feet tall. You got a problem with that? Jason Collins, who until yesterday was a little-known journeyman in the […]

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10 Signs You’ve Moved Too Many Times in Your 20s

I am writing this post while sitting on my couch, which is wedged between a bookcase and an armchair in the corner of my cluttered […]

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Teacher Accused Of Rape Faced In-School Allegations For Comments, Touching

Turns out a Philadelphia elementary teacher accused last week of raping his niece for eight years had caused some concern around the school—but not enough […]

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Fates of Tom Corbett, Liquor Privatization Are Intertwined

Is the day at last at hand? That sweet, glorious day when you’ll be able to walk into a local liquor store and be able […]

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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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These Philly Artists Just Won $2 Million

On Monday night, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced the 43 local winners of over $2 million in grants as part of […]

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Marry Me: The Musical

A man sings/proposes to his BF.

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Susan Barnett Leaving CBS 3

I guess there’s no greater journalistic high than interviewing Dennis Rodman during the Papal Conclave outside St. Peter’s Square. So Susan Barnett’s going out on […]

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Passed Up In Draft, Penn Linebacker Makes NFL Anyways

Score one for the Ivy League! Penn Senior Brandon Copeland may have been bypassed in the NFL draft, but the Baltimore Ravens signed him as […]

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