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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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WATCH: Terrifying Shooting At West Philly Chinese Food Store

Well, this is scary: Philly Police offer the following description: The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detectives Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the […]

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In Search of Philadelphia’s Wealthy “Creative Class”

Class is a funny thing. To most people it speaks to economics: There’s the haves and the have-nots. But while income and wealth are important […]

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Freedom Riders

Bus to D.C. to rally for marriage equality.

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Penn Tuition To Rise 3.9 Percent

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: For the fourth year in a row, the price of a Penn education will increase by 3.9 percent for the upcoming […]

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WATCH: New Trailer For The Backyard Philly Project

Via Technically Philly, comes the trailer for The Backyard Philly Project. “From local socially-minded production company Ferasha Films, the film feels especially timely taken with the […]

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Philly Municipal Unions May Be Ready To Strike

DC33 President Pete Matthews told MyFoxPhilly this morning that the city’s unions may strike, depending on the outcome of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that […]


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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Can Love Park Become An Urban Foodie Paradise?

FOOD TRUCKS: We are accepting new Proposals to add trucks to our vending program. Proposals due April 2. Follow… fb.me/1TSljJ0io — PhilaParkandRec. (@PhilaParkandRec) March 21, […]

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Clownfest Headed To Amish Country

Newsworks reports: This is no joke: The annual clown convention that has called New Jersey home for nearly a quarter of a century is taking […]

Oh, Canada!

A gay weekend getaway in Montreal.

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Philly Pretzel Factory Joins Forces With Taste of Philly

Philly.com reports: Philly Pretzel Factory says it has acquired three Taste of Philly pretzel stores in Philadelphia’s northern suburbs, and that Taste founder Vince Marinelli […]

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Area Woman Won’t Stop Till She Finds Lay’s Limited-Edition Chips

I don’t know how the idea started, really. I mean, we’re not even potato chip people. But once I had the thought to buy Lay’s […]

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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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Planned Protest Shuts Down BCG’s Penn Presentation

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: An on-campus information session for the Boston Consulting Group was canceled at the last minute Wednesday against the backdrop of a […]

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Philly’s 30th Street Station Would Be Perfect For A 1940s Swing Musical

At least, that’s the conclusion we come to after seeing this short “spec” commercial—it never went to air—from the guys at Bear Bear Pro. Still, […]

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How an 11-Year-Old Girl Made the Archdiocese Bend

By now you have probably heard that Pla will play. Pla, as in Caroline Pla from Bucks County; play, as in play football. The only […]

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Tonight: Check Into Cashetta

The diva joins PGMC for a Broadway spectacular.

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