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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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All That Downton Abbey Is Making You Less of a Man

What with the Beyoncé halftime extravaganza and the mysterious third-quarter blackout that lasted for half an hour, Sunday night’s Super Bowl was even longer than […]

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Philadelphia’s Most Influential People on Twitter

In this month’s issue of Philadelphia magazine, Jessica Remo explores “the existential crisis of the smartphone generation.” In short, she wonders when the heck we […]

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The Following Recap: How Not to Stab Your Wife

  Early on in this week’s episode, cult specialist Debra Parker stands in front of a wall full of carefully arranged photos connected by string, […]

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Tonight: Drink with Young Involved Philly

Plus: Fame auditions and Destiny’s Child karaoke!

Conrad Brenner’s New Kitty Cat

His boyfriend adopted it from PAWS. Aww!

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Seth Williams Taking on Mark Zuckerberg in Battle Over “Intimidating” Facebook Post

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who’s in hot water with New Jersey Democrats for hosting a fundraiser for Chris Christie, is now pissing off one prominent […]


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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6-Year-Old Tries to Drive Car Across Town to See Her Dad

A six-year-old-girl managed to avoided injuring anyone when she attempted to drive across town in her mother’s car to visit her dad yesterday morning. At […]

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Bart Blatstein Axes Hard Rock Cafe as Casino Partner

Only a few months after announcing a partnership with the Hard Rock Casino to run his proposed “Provence” casino on North Broad Street, Bart Blatstein […]

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CHOP Named Best Pediatric Hospital in America by Parents Magazine

This is a nice bit of good news for CHOP, after the last two weeks were dominated by talk of the grisly murder of one […]

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Kathleen Kane Picks Prosecutor to Lead Sandusky Investigation

Attorney General Kathleen Kane has announced that former federal prosecutor H. Geoffrey Moulton Jr. (a veritable man of the people) will lead an investigation into […]

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If Jazz Dies, Will Anybody Care?

Later this month, Sansom Street’s 27-year-old Chris’ Jazz Cafe will change its name and trade in its longstanding six nights a week of live jazz […]

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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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Reviewing Beautopia: A Face Odyssey

The Mask and Wig Club’s 125th-annual show.

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Not Kidding: John Kerry’s Personal Tweets Will Now Be Signed “JK”

To let us know when he’s tweeting for himself, and when a generic State Department staffer is doing it, newly appointed Secretary of State John […]

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4 Kids in Bucks County-Bound Bus Still Hospitalized in Boston

While many of the 42 passengers on a wrecked Bucks County-bound charter bus have made it home safely after a serious crash Saturday, four remain […]

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Rutgers Professor Wants to Run for President of Iran

No, this isn’t like some former senior lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School becoming the first black president of the United States. This […]

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