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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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Surviving the Great Blizzard of 2013

It seemed like such a good idea at the time. A quiet weekend in February. A trip with my husband, Doug, to the beaches of […]

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Woman on I-95 Adultery Billboard Protesting I-95 Adultery Billboard

Seems everybody hates the pro-adultery billboard over on I-95 in Southwest Philly. For you prudes who haven’t made a point of driving over to see […]

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VP Watch: Joe Biden Outside Girard College Today

Joe Biden will lead a roundtable today at Girard College, featuring Senator Bob Casey, and Reps Bob Brady, Chaka Fattah, and Allyson Schwartz. The topic: […]

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Spring Training Brings Questions for Phillies Fans

The great thing about this time of the year is that fans in places like Kansas City and Pittsburgh and even Houston have hope for […]

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Benedict XVI First Pope in 600 Years to Announce Resignation

For the first time in 600 years, the Pontiff will resign. The purported reason? Age. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have […]

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John McCain Still Trying to Prove We Should’ve Made Him President

Don’t you wish John McCain would just shut his yap, already? Sorry. That’s not a very nice way to speak of a man who has […]


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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Paterno Rebuttal to Freeh Report Fails to Exonerate JoePa

In August 2012, the conservative filmmaker John Ziegler released a short animated film meant to demonstrate the absurdity of investigator Louis Freeh’s claim—issued in his […]

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Paterno Freeh Report Rebuttal: Joe Paterno Was Victim of Sandusky’s Grooming

Unsurprisingly, the Paterno family’s rebuttal to Penn State’s Freeh Report, dubbed the “Critique of the Freeh report” and released Sunday morning at the new paterno.com, […]

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Tabu Lounge Strips for Charity

Bartenders hit the street for Cupid’s Undie Run.

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What To Do This Weekend

Ain’t nobody got time for Nemo.

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Battered Shore Town Denied Federal Funding to Rebuild Boardwalk

Ocean Grove, a South Jersey community whose boardwalk was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Sandy, was denied relief aid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. […]

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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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Chris Christie Calls Up Doctor Who Thinks He’s Fat Just to Yell at Her

I’ll make this brief, since this is just chapter IV in a developing story. First, Christie appeared on Dave Letterman to eat a donut. Then, […]

Gays in the Military

A new exhibit shows the effects of DADT.

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Le Bec Fin Fires Chef

Le Bec Fin, ever eager and still unable to recapture its old glory, has sent executive chef Walter Abrams packing. Executive pastry chef Jennifer Smith […]

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Philly Named Gay-Travel Hotspot

See our ranking on Travel + Leisure’s List

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