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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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Eye on ICandy

Why does the club looked so closed?

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Masterman Grad Makes Harvard Law’s “21 Most Impressive” List

2004 Masterman School graduate Kirkland Lynch has been named one of Harvard Law School’s “21 Most Impressive Students” by Business Insider. Lynch, from West Philly, […]

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Newly Famous Bob Woodward Tells TMZ Robert Redford Didn’t Help His Love Life

Bob Woodergate, as we might say here in Philly, has more or less run its course. Though not without having taken Mike Schmidt and the […]

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Man Dressed as Cardinal Sneaks Into Vatican, Hangs With Other Cardinals

The best story you’ll read today: An Australian man (of course he’s from Down Under) wearing a scarf for a sash, a fake necklace, and […]

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Was This Weekend’s Atlantic City Robbery an Inside Job?

Ah, the bad old days appear to be back. A man reportedly walks into a casino with a mask over his face, and pulls off […]

Great Anti-Gay-Marriage Ad

This vid satirizes gay-marriage opponents.


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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Philly’s Papal Blogger NOT Rome-Bound

Forget that entire blog post I wrote the other day, announcing that “South Philly’s own papal svengali Rocco Palmo is headed to the Vatican to […]

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Geraldo Rivera Tries to Start Twitter War with Cory Booker

Fox News stalwart Geraldo “My last name won’t help me win the Hispanic vote” Rivera has been mulling a run for New Jersey Senator for […]

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Ask Philly Mag Editor Anything About Our Story “Being White in Philly”

This month’s Philly Mag cover story, “Being White in Philly,” has generated a torrent of heated commentary, including from members of our own staff. Love […]

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Tom Ridge Now Supports Gay Marriage

Tom Ridge, who codified Pennsylvania’s gay marriage ban into law in 1996, has signed an amicus curiae brief lobbying the Supreme Court to strike down […]

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Tom Corbett Thwarts Bradley Cooper Effort to Shoot Movie in Philly

This ought to help his popularity issues. Gov. Corbett has rejected an in-person request from hometown hero Bradley Cooper and director David O. Russell for […]

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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.


Who Wore it Best?

Photos from G Philly’s Flower Show party.

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Philly Has 2nd-Highest Tax Burden in Country

Marketwatch, which in addition to markets, apparently watches municipal tax burdens, says that only residents of Bridgeport, Connecticut give more of their incomes back to […]

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer Thinks He Knows Philly’s Best Diner

Wyndmoor native and talking (screaming?) head Jim Cramer, has let the world know of his favorite brunch spot in Philly: Morning Glory, in Bella Vista. […]

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Criticism: “Being White in Philly” Doesn’t Make Sense

The March issue of Philadelphia magazine is unfortunate. I saw the issue late last week. I still have sort of a hard time believing it’s real. Others […]

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