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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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Watch Penn Dental Students Do the Harlem Shake

One of the best versions out there, no question.

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Analyzing Bernie Parent’s Incoherent Valentine’s Day Column

The Philadelphia Inquirer has awarded former Flyers goalie and current self-help guru Bernie Parent 700 seemingly unedited words every two weeks to ruminate on whatever […]

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Seaside Heights Boardwalk Rebuilding Starts (Just Don’t Bring Back Snooki)

Construction to rebuild the wrecked boardwalk at Seaside Heights has begun. Heavy equipment began drilling holes in the sand and pounding pilings into the ground […]

Fashion in Action with Mondo Guerra

Pics from the Dining Out for Life benefit.

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Center City’s Latest Restaurant Chain Monstrosity Creeping Closer

Center City, you’re one step closer to achieving the sterility plaguing most other metropolitan downtowns. This week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a developer’s […]

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The Most Shocking Oscar Snubs Ever

The benchmark for great actors usually involves an Oscar win. In movie previews — regardless if it’s a stoner comedy or a historical drama — […]


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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Inquirer Pretends People Other Than Booker Have Shot at Senate Seat

Now that ye old cranky fox of the New Jersey Senate is retiring, the Inky’s Christie-hound Matt Katz has dutifully assembled a list of possible […]

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Melissa Stark’s Return to Football

It’s 6:40 a.m. in a frigid South Jersey TV studio, and in 20 minutes Me­lissa Stark—who looks better at this g­roggy hour than you ever […]

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Andy Reid to Nick Foles: I Want You Back!!!

Now that Michael Vick is back for good, and Chip Kelly product Dennis Dixon has been signed too, presumptive Eagles starting QB Nick Foles may […]

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Decision: Voter ID Law Won’t Take Effect for PA Primary

You won’t need your ID this May 21st, for the statewide primary election, as the Corbett administration and the folks suing him  reached an agreement […]

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Actual Meteor Explodes, Injuring 500

Sometimes you read a piece of news that reminds you that a lot of luck goes into simply surviving a day. Early this morning, a […]

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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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The Problem With the NRA’s “Good Guys With Guns”

Now that alleged cop-killer Chris Dorner’s week-long rampage has come to an end, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief, maybe, finally, we […]

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Teenager Charged in Abduction of West Philly 5-Year-Old

From the Daily News: A 19-YEAR-OLD woman is being charged in connection with the kidnapping of a 5-year-old girl from her West Philadelphia school last […]

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John Boehner Sits For Voting Rights

Three days later, and I still can’t believe John Boehner just sat there. It was toward the end of President Obama’s State of the Union […]

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Is Tom Corbett Pro or Anti-Penn State? It’s Hard to Tell.

A few weeks ago, I attended a symposium about Penn State’s role in the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Both the panelists and attendees, almost all of […]

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