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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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PA High Schoolers Suspended for Particularly Lewd “Harlem Shake”

Today in Harlem Shake news: 13 high school kids from Brownsville, PA, south of Pittsburgh, have been suspended for creating their own edition of the […]

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Peanut Chews Having a Billboard Contest and You’re Invited

Thus continues Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews’ neverending quest to stay hip. Starting today through March 6th, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews will be hosting a Billboard Contest. For all you […]

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Federal Courthouse Evacuated After Possible Threat [Updated]

The second floor of the Federal Courthouse has been evacuated following the delivery of a suspicious envelope, according to Executive Chief Richard Davison of the […]

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Bimbo Bakeries Accidentally Put Metal Wire in its Bread; PA, NJ Affected

Horsham-based bakery Bimbo–AKA that suggestive brand that sponsors the otherwise wholesome Philadelphia Union–is recalling a bunch of its products, “because of the possible presence of […]

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Tonight: Meet Honey Poo Poo

Plus: A birthday bash at Voyeur and more!

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Detective Calls Pistorius a “Flight Risk.” Really.

Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympian “blade runner” under arrest for the murder of his girlfriend, has been deemed a “flight risk” by a detective […]


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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Penn State Paying Businesses Not to Serve Booze for “State Patty’s Day”

Penn State is dipping into its war chest to pay 34 local bars and restaurants $5,000 a piece not to serve alcohol this weekend ($174,000 total). […]

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Twitter Is Now More Powerful Than Kate Middleton’s Bump

Gather ’round, children, and I’ll tell you a tale. In the Land Before Twitter, if someone clamped a hand over your mouth after you spoke […]

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“Legitimate Rape” Guy Ranked Most Conservative Guy in Washington

Long before he postulated that pregnancies could not be caused by rape, due to the wondrous alchemical way female bodies can “shut that whole thing down,” Congressman […]

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Man Steals $55,000 From Parx Casino, Promptly Returns it

A man stole $55,000 in blackjack chips from Parx Tuesday afternoon, before turning himself in shame-faced just a couple hours later. Likely after realizing that […]

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Oscar Pistorius Case Offers Sex, Sports and Steroids to Colosseum Crowd

The world was shocked last week by the news that Oscar Pistorius, the South African “blade runner” who last year became the first double-leg amputee […]

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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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City Hall Phone Lines Jammed Up By People Angry Over New Property Taxes

If you feel your new 2014 property tax assessment is unfair, you can watch this helpful video and mail in an appeals form by March […]

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Revel Casino Filing for Bankruptcy

Well you can’t say we didn’t see it coming. Revel, which opened in April to much fanfare, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. […]

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Hurricane Sandy, 4 Months Later: “There Used to Be a House There”

It has been nearly four months since the storm commonly known as Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey’s shoreline. And even though Sandy was not, in […]

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What House of Cards Gets Wrong About Philly Politics

Spoiler alert: This post contains information about the first season of House of Cards, which recently debuted on Netflix. If you’ve seen the first five […]

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