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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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14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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Sequestration Will Make Your Late Flight Even Later

NPR reports that across-the-board budget cuts scheduled to take place March 1 will be particularly noticeable at the airport: “Danny Werfel of the Office of […]

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NCAA Sues PA Over Sandusky Fine

Oh, the Jerry Sandusky fun never stops. In recent developments, Gov. Tom Corbett announced a lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging its authority to impose a […]

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After the Lottery: A Dispatch from the Penn Alexander Protest

It’s 5:30 p.m. and a group of 50-odd parents are filing down the steps of Penn’s Houston Hall. “They’re agitating,” one young father says to […]

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PHOTO: Michelle Obama’s Official New Portrait

There’s the new bangs, yes, but I’m certain this new official second-term portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama won’t cause as much of a ruckus […]

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Philly’s LGBTQ DoGooders

Five local orgs are up for video awards.

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House Iverson Once Hid Out In Being Sold for $2.9 Million

Allen Iverson’s grip on Philadelphia, already weak, is slipping further by the day. Former 76ers basketball star Allen Iverson‘s former house at Monk Road [in […]


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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Judge to Philly Schools: Change the Way You Deal with Autistic Children

This week, autistic children elementary and middle-schoolers appear to have won a big victory in court over the Philadelphia Public School District. PPSD has long […]

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Meet Google Glasses, The Worst Invention of the Century

Behold: Google’s most extensive peek yet at the profoundly invasive new “Glasses” technology (not yet on the market). In the video, you’ll witness users snapping […]

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“Boobies” On the Agenda Today in Philly Federal Court

Once all the fire trucks went away after an apparent anthrax scare, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eastern District, got down to business. A couple […]

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Think You Know Philly? Play “Click That ‘Hood”

Philly is a city of neighborhoods. You hear that everywhere. Well if that’s true, a true Philadelphian better know where to find each and every […]

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Would You Move Out of Your Philly Apt. if Your Landlord Raised Your Rent by $100/Month?

“No one is going to move for $30 more a month,” a local realtor told the Inquirer today. Raise rent by $100 a month, though? […]

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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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Marcie Turney Named Beard Finalist

She’s doing good things at Barbuzzo.

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WATCH: Here Is a Much Better “Joe Biden Loves Shotguns” Clip

A new clip, in which Vice President Joe Biden is “delighted to answer” a gun-control question from a reader of Parents magazine and urges her […]

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Chris Christie’s Whopping Approval Rating Higher Than Any Jersey Governor’s in 17 Years

Not since Christine Todd Whitman has New Jersey so swooned for Trenton. Today, a poll by Quinnipiac finds the Governor’s approval rating at a stunning […]

Girl Talk: Casey Donegan

The trans firefighter from What Not to Wear.

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