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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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Good News from PA Equality Caucus

We’ve got an aggressive team on our side.

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Yay Fracking? PA’s Air Quality Improved From 2008-2011

Tougher EPA regulations and lower emissions from natural gas fracking (compared to, say, coal mining) have contributed to cleaner air in the last three years, […]

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Lautenberg Was Going to Retire…Until Cory Booker Ran for his Seat. Oops.

Until recently, New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg was planning to retire, leaving the field open for Cory Booker to take his place. Until, that is, Cory […]

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Who Is John McDaniel Helping the FBI Take Down?

On February 6th, former Blondell Reynolds Brown campaign manager turned $87,000-a-year airport patronage appointee John McDaniel (seen here with Bill Clinton and President Obama via […]

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Local Stand-Up Comics Create Philly “Fan-Testing Facility”

Philadelphians can’t help but portray Philadelphia with a mix of mockery and affection (see: that TV show on FX).  A video posted this week by […]

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The Word “Feminist” Is Done

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking Feminine Mystique. This week, in commemoration, the hashtag “SayThankYouToAFeminist” started trending on […]


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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Photos: Churches Giving Out “Ashes to Go” in Center City Today

“Are you giving that out? For free? Right now?” asked a woman called Linda on the northeast corner of Market and 19th. Reverend Ethan Jewett, […]

Outsports’ Gay Swimsuit Issue

Male athletes have their time in the sun.

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The Flyers Have a Crappy New Victory Song

You know what doesn’t mix well with hockey? White rappers. So they got rid of Mac Miller, the 21-year-old Steeltown-bred poindexter whose almost catchy “Knock, […]

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Cop Who Punched Woman: I Was Trying to Hit Corona Bottle

During his one-day trial yesterday, former Philadelphia police officer Jonathan Josey claimed he wasn’t really trying to punch that woman during the Puerto Rican Day […]

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Rock Paper Scissors: An Olympic Sport?

After nearly 2800 years, wrestling is no longer an Olympic sport. Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee dropped wrestling for the 2020 Olympics. This was shocking, […]

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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 Marco Rubio’s Famous Water Sip in Slow-Motion

Here, re-live the Gulp Heard ‘Round the World, delivered during Marco Rubio’s inevitably lame State of the Union response. (SOTU speeches are tough acts to […]

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What I Hope Apple’s New iWatch Can Do

Recent reports from both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal quoted unnamed sources claiming Apple is in discussion with its primary manufacturing partner […]

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Will “30 Rock” Be Renamed the “Comcast Building?” And More on the Comcast-NBC Deal

Yesterday afternoon, Comcast announced they’d buy out GE’s remaining share of NBC for $16.7 billion, meaning TV programming and distribution are at last united. Here’s […]

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Why Jeff Lurie Is Squeezing Eagles Fans for More Money

The Eagles announced on February 1st that they’re raising ticket prices for the 2013 season, by an average of $8. Tickets that previously cost $70 […]

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