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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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Meet Bradley Cooper’s New Girlfriend, Your Future Queen

Yes, we know it’s unseemly to track the love life of Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper in such granular detail. Here’s the thinking: • Cooper, a […]

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Philly 11th On “Green Buildings” Ranking

Philly.com reports that Philly ranks 11th on a new EPA list of cities with “green buildings.” LA is first with 528 buildings; Philadelphia is way […]

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Q&A: White Dog Cafe’s Judy Wicks

Your new memoir is called Good Morning, Beautiful Business. Why tell your story now? I actually started the book eight years ago. The publisher approached […]

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Sammy Hagar’s Atlantic City Bar Is Shutting Down

Fox 29 reports: “Rock star Sammy Hagar won’t be back in Atlantic City this summer, having failed to reach a deal with the casino company […]

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Feds Remove Radioactive Device From Temple

Yes, that’s a hyperbolic headline. It’s also technically completely true! The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Philadelphia’s Temple University today announced the successful shipment […]

Hunty Games: Last Night on Drag Race

The ladies roast Ru.


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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Enterprise CarShare Replaces PhillyCarShare

Two years after the formerly non-profit PhillyCarShare sold to the decidedly for profit Enterprise, the transition is complete. PhillyCarShare members received this letter today: We […]

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Financial Info Stolen From Biden, Other Celebs

TMZ reports that at least a dozen “huge” celebrities have had their financial information stolen and published online: “A website — we’re not disclosing the […]

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Biden To Speak At Penn Commencement

AP reports Vice President Joe Biden will speak at Penn’s commencement ceremony May 13. “Biden has many connections to Penn. His granddaughter is a freshman […]

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Epic PPA Video Touts Benefits Of Red Light Cameras

This is a pretty straightforward video about the benefits of red light cameras in Philly, put out today by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Mostly, though, […]

The Grindr Guide

The hook-up app is multi-faceted.

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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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Rihanna Cancels Baltimore Show; Is Philly Safe?

So Rihanna canceled tonight’s Baltimore show due to laryngitis. Which, naturally, produces concern about whether she’ll be able to perform her scheduled Thursday night concert […]

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Would Philadelphia Care If The Next Pope Had Mafia Ties?

Since I’m one of four people in the world who actually kind of liked The Godfather Part III—what with its byzantine plot regarding popes, cardinals, […]

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The Following Recap: Carroll’s Clubhouse and Really Kinky Sex

Like the Miami Heat, half the drunks on the Erin Express last weekend, and Frank the Tank, The Following is streaking. Two weeks in a […]

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Is MMA the “Child Porn” of Sports?

South Dakota lawmaker Steve Hickey wants to ban mixed martial arts fighting in his state, calling MMA cage fighting “the child porn of sports.” “Decent […]

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