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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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How To Appeal Your Home’s New Tax Valuation

The City of Philadelphia says: If you think the new assessed value of your property is incorrect, you can request a first-level, informal review by […]

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WATCH: Philly’s Video Game Music Culture Documented in 8static

Here’s a nifty short documentary about Philly’s “chip music” scene uploaded to Vimeo by Ellis Stoneback. Remember, kids: There’s art in them thar Gameboy tunes: […]

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Philly Insurance Agent Campaigns for Italian Parliament

CBS Philly reports: “A Philadelphia area insurance agency owner is in the final days of his campaign to keep his other job, as a member […]

Hunty Games: Last Night on Drag Race

Vivienne and Honey make herstory.

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Protest Targets Penn Alexander, Hoping to Increase Incoming Class Size

This will probably end in tears: Parents of some of next year’s prospective Penn Alexander School kindergartners will rally outside a University of Pennsylvania meeting […]

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The Following Recap: 50 Shades of Kevin Bacon

Does anyone care about the Poe angle in The Following anymore? I wondered that after last night’s episode, when we finally got a break from […]


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 9-Year-Old To Run Antarctic Marathon, Making Your Life Pretty Much a Failure

One of these days, I’m going to get around to losing some weight, maybe even start training for a 5K. Today, I’d rather get a […]

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The Congressman and the Bikini Model

It was during the State of the Union speech, as President Obama was making his way down the aisle to the podium, that Congressman Steve […]

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FBI Still Investigating A Half-Dozen Philly Cops

NBC 10 reports: The FBI is now investigating six former Philadelphia narcotics officers, according to police. In December, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams wrote a […]

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What Really Happened at the Obama/Tiger Woods Golf Game

You’ve probably heard by now that the White House Press Corps, having been denied access to the man whose existence justifies theirs, was none too […]

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Ten Philly Schools Removed From Closure List

Inky’s Kristen Graham reports: Ten schools would be spared closures or program mergers if new recommendations issued this morning by Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. […]

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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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WATCH Students Brawl at Archbishop Ryan High School

View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com. NBC 10 reports: “A cell phone video of a fight between two students at a Philadelphia Catholic school is making […]

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Olympics Dropping Wrestling Is a Gay Conspiracy?

  With the exception of dressage, is there any Olympic sport gayer than wrestling?

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Brussels Airport Diamond Heist Is Awesome, But Still Illegal

I’d like to think there’s a Belgian word representing the concept of “I know it’s wrong, baby, but it feels so right.” That might begin […]

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Paterno “Truthers” Harass Journalist Sara Ganim

Sara Ganim doesn’t need anybody to defend her. The former Patriot-News reporter has a Pulitzer Prize under her belt already—for breaking open the Jerry Sandusky […]

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