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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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Center City’s Paul Levy Wants To Create 100,000 New Jobs

Give Paul Levy credit: He dreams big. And the latest dream from the executive director of the Center City District is to bring 100,000 new […]

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Allen Iverson Has Already Become A Sad Cautionary Tale

We got so caught up watching Boston terrorism developments last week that we missed the Washington Post’s profile of post-basketball Allen Iverson. It’s not pretty. […]

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Penn Targeted By Animal Rights Protesters

A press release has arrived, letting us know that the University of Pennsylvania will be the site of an animal rights protest today, 12:30 to […]

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Watch Jeffrey Christie Tap Dance His Way Through Philly

Extreme Street Tap Philly from Adam Reynolds on Vimeo. From Vimeo: “Tap Dancer Jeffrey Christie takes to the streets of Philly tearing it up with […]

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John Bolaris Says Goodbye to Philadelphia. Again.

We won’t have John Bolaris to kick around anymore. The former TV weatherman, who has had a rather difficult time here in Philadelphia for the […]

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Philly D.A.: Mayor’s Budget “Undermines Our Battles Against Crime”

Just going to prove that no budget news is good news these days, both the local and federal court systems in Philadelphia are facing problems […]


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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10 Celebrity Apologies We Wish Would Happen

Lesson learned: Reese Witherspoon is kind of a diva. When her husband got pulled over for a DUI, she made a big old Hollywood scene […]

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Philadelphia Interested In 2024 Olympics

6ABC reports that Mayor Nutter has sent a letter to the United States Olympic Committee, expressing Philadelphia’s interest in hosting the 2024 Olympics. “The Philadelphia region […]

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Gay Boy Scouts Deserve Gay Troop Leaders

  The Boy Scouts of America just created a new merit badge: Mixed Messaging. The requirements are simple: Put out an historic announcement of liberation, […]

Prima! Rufus! Judy!

A review!

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Adorable Video: Autistic Boy Throws Out First Pitch at Phillies Game

Before Saturday night’s Phillies-Cardinals game, the team’s youngest ace, Joseph Dever, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. He was there to commemorate Autism Awareness Night, but […]

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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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Main Line Restaurant Week: Starting…Now!

Today it begins, the week you’ve all been waiting for. Yes, Main Line Restaurant Week. Here’s the full list of participants: Azie on Main Manh Mi […]

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Someone’s Running: Joe Sestak Just Raised A Half Million in Two Weeks

Former Congressman–excuse me, Former Congressman and Admiral–Joe Sestak has not said a peep about plans to run for office in Pennsylvania, whether that be Governor […]

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Walk to Stop Bullying

A father embarks on a long journey.

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Twitter News, Cont’d: Anthony Weiner Back Online, Living Dangerously

And so he announced his return to Twitter like Anthony Weiner would, with cryptic text messages that don’t seem like he meant to send them: […]

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