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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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Nutter to High Court: Give Me Power to Do Whatever I Want to Unions

A few weeks ago, Michael Nutter told District Council 33 that if they didn’t accept his final offer on a new contract, agreement he would […]

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Cherry Hill Fighting to Keep Subaru Headquarters in Town

Subaru of America is thinking of moving its headquarters out of Cherry Hill, NJ. It’s running out of space, and wants to consolidate the two […]

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Did WHYY Cause the Super Bowl Blackout?

First we learn that the company that manages the Superdome is based in Conshohocken. Now, it seems little old WHYY may have been at the […]

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Move Over Iron: Monopoly Has A Weird New Piece

After an intense period of Facebook voting, the people have chosen. And they’ve chosen terribly. Monopoly, for the first time ever, decided to let the […]

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Allen Iverson Is Now Homeless

Forget about finding this man a team. Find this man a place to live! After his bank bought bank his foreclosed Georgia mansion for $2.5 […]

Local Cartoonist Lands on NRA’s “Enemies List”

What are we, in the McCarthy era? The National Rifle Association apparently keeps an enemies list featuring hundreds upon hundreds of people and organizations that […]


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.


David Beckham or Matthew Terry?

Which package takes the prize?

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Is Tom Corbett Running for Governor of Texas?

Yesterday, Pennsylvania became the 11th state to reject the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of Medicaid. (Except for Maine, they’re all red.) One some level, Tom Corbett’s […]

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Tonight: An Electronic Cabaret

One part Liza, one part Judy on acid.

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Marc Vetri Opening Pizzeria Near the Barnes

Foobooz broke the news last night that Marc Vetri is planning to open a pizzeria at 20th and Callowhill. A copy of the lease for Pizzeria […]

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The Last Time the City Updated Its Tax Software, DOS Was Hot

Mayor Nutter has been pursuing a new property tax assessment system as though he’s Inspector Javert hunting Jean Valjean. Finally, his Actual Value Initiative (AVI) […]

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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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Tom Corbett Wants You to Buy Beer at CVS

All I wanted to do was drink at brunch. A friend and I both usually work on Martin Luther King Day, but both of our […]

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US Postal Service to Stop Delivering Mail on Saturdays

Neither snow nor rain nor heat…nor weekends. That’ll be the new motto of the US Postal Services beginning in August, when they start cutting all […]

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Joan Shepp Closing Walnut Street Boutique

Philadelphia women who want to look impeccably stylish, with just the right amount of edge, know who to call: Joan Shepp. Even willowy leading lady […]

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Baby Boomers, the ’60s and Vietnam Are Fading Fast

When I first heard that President Obama was considering nominating John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, I figured, oh great, we […]

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