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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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Obama Sues Budweiser to Keep Your Beer Cheap

The Department of Justice is suing Budweiser’s parent company to prevent it from buying the Modelo Group, which makes Corona, in order to control more […]

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Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch Dies

Ed Koch, the outspoken, sly-witted “mayor for life” (or three terms) of New York City, died this morning at the age of 88 in New […]

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Here’s One Cheap Way to Guarantee a Broad Street Run Bib

If you deferred your spot in last year’s Broad Street Run, you can guarantee your spot this time around for free. Practically. And bypass the […]

First FriGAY

Butch Cordora’s three-year retrospective.

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Images of Chris Christie Set to Ludacris: A Match Made in Tumblr

This “news” broke a couple days ago. Still, there’s an unwritten rule that bloggers must blog about politically relevant and semi-humorous Tumblrs. (Remember Chris Christie […]

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PHOTOS: The Absolutely Debaucherous Wing Bowl 2013

Wing Bowl Parade Wing Bowl Women Wing Bowl Crowd Wing Bowl Eating [PHOTOS: Jeff Fusco]


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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Drexel to Start Entrepreneurship School; Unclear What Will Actually Go On There

Using $12.5 million in donations from the Charles and Barbara Close Foundation (Charles is class of ’36), Drexel is founding a School of Entrepreneurship. Called, […]

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Overly Sensitive, Judgeless Traffic Court Now Kicking People Out for Laughing

300 people showed up to traffic court yesterday to find basically nobody available to hear their cases. (You’ll remember that 9 judges were indicted yesterday […]

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Guy Wearing Tom Brady Jersey Wins Wing Bowl

It was a sad day for the local crowd at today’s Wing Bowl. On the very day that El Wingador fell to cocaine charges, his […]

Zachary Quinto Debuts Puppy Flick

Way too much cute in one short film.

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It’s Curtains for the Union Rat: Stagehands Strike Is Almost Over

Last night at 9 p.m., IATSE Local 8 business manager Mike Barnes told me that negotiations between his stagehands union and Philadelphia Theatre Company — […]

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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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Sunday Match-Up: Downton Abbey Women vs. Super Bowl Women

This Sunday night looks to be another classic match-up between a heavy favorite and a hapless underdog. No, not the 49ers and the Ravens—the Super […]

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Chinese Hackers Now Infiltrating Wall Street Journal

A couple days ago, the New York Times featured a truly weird and fascinating report about a bunch of Chinese hackers who were in their […]

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Oscar Speeches Gone Wrong

With only 3 weeks until the ceremony, this month I’ll be focusing on the Oscars. (Big change, I know.) Starting things off are my picks […]

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Tom Corbett’s Son-in-Law Caught Stealing Cash in Sting Operation

Tom Corbett’s son-in-law Gerald Gibson, a Philadelphia narcotics officer, is being investigated by the FBI and the Philadelphia police for repeatedly stealing clothes and money […]

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