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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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Why the New TSA Knife Policy Is Scary

If the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could compete for an Emmy, it would definitely be a winner. Its “Security Theater” has become a cutting-edge soap […]

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The End of the Full-Time Job?

Perhaps Biggie said it best back in 1997: “The more money we come across, the more problems we see.” Well, OK, his back up singers […]

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Good Cause Alert

Learn about JJ Tiziou’s latest Kickstarter.

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Hangover III Trailer Is Out (Why Bradley, Why?)

I didn’t know this existed, but here we are, and The Hangover has officially been branded a “trilogy.” Actually, the movie doesn’t look so bad. […]

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Bryn Mawr Students Trash Dorm; Dean Demands Payback

Gawker has the scoop from a Bryn Mawrette: Yesterday, the school’s Undergraduate Dean sent out a blistering email describing a series of infractions recently committed […]

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Luxury Hotel Coming to Two Liberty Place

A chunk of Philly’s skyline defining Two Liberty Place originally designated for commercial use, then for residential use, will now be converted into a luxury […]


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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The Most Expensive Rental in Rittenhouse Square

Always wanted to be #1 but were never good enough at sports or spelling to get an award? Then the real estate status game might […]

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Lawsuit Claims NJ Train Spill Killed Woman

The Star-Ledger reports: Wessie Hardy, who lived on West Broad Street, was outside doing her daily chores, her family claims, when a train derailed over the […]

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Facebook Overhauling Your News Feed Again

At a dramatic unveiling in Silicon Valley today, Newark Public Schools activist Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Facebook news feed is getting an […]

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This is a Test

And you just failed it, buddy.

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PHL Apparently a Great Airport for Hooking Up

There’s a site called www.meetattheairport.com which looks about as shady as it sounds. Well, it has put out rankings for its top airports to “hook-up” […]

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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 Native Behind the Romney-Whupping Obama Tech Squad

Germantown native and deputy chief technology officer for Barack Obama’s campaign dished on the POTUS’s web strategy at Callowhill’s VentureF0rth tech incubator. Among the revelations: […]

How to Gay-Travel Safely

The State Department weighs in.

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Beanie Sigel’s Percocet Habit Sends Him to Jail…Again

South Philly-bred rapper Beanie Sigel has been sentenced to up to two years in jail owing to a charge he incurred this summer. Wait, haven’t […]

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Video: Jimmy Kimmel Doesn’t Think Much of Mike Vick’s Pet Rehab

Jimmy Kimmel on Michael Vick, seen completing dog-training courses at a New Jersey PetSmart. The photos he uses, which hilariously blur the faces of dogs […]

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