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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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Mark Segal’s Reputation Deserves Better Than Mark Segal

Mark Segal sure likes his adjectives. Last Friday the Philadelphia Gay News publisher wrote a column in which he called Philly Mag “racist,” “sexist” and […]

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Dear Hippies: Weed Is Still Illegal, Probably Not Medically Useful

Reason reports: The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C. ruled today in favor of the DEA’s decision to keep marijuana a Schedule I […]

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VIDEO: Jerry Seinfeld Made a Rap Album in Philadelphia. Really.

Right now is a good time to go remix all of Jerry Seinfeld’s old routines into the modern language of hip-hop. “What’s the deal with […]

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Phillies Consider Adding Delmon Young, Delmon Young’s Anti-Semitic Baggage

Just a few more weeks until pitchers and catchers report, but Ruben Amaro Jr. is still apparently willing to make deals. Reports say the Phillies […]

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“Obama Condoms” Big Sellers at Inauguration

Stamped with slogans like “Won’t break as easily as his promises,” and “Hope is not a form of protection,” condoms branded with the likeness of […]

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Gay Highlights From the Inauguration

Obama’s shoutout to the gay community.


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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UPDATE: Slaying of Pediatrician in Center City Drawing Worldwide Attention

The slaying of Melissa Ketunuti—the Philadelphia pediatrician whose burning and bound body was found Monday in her Center City home—is drawing attention from national and […]

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VIDEO: Woman Falls, Rescued From Subway Tracks

We’ve seen so many stories of people falling or being pushed onto subway tracks—often to their deaths—that it’s heartening to see one with a happy […]

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Silver Linings Playbook Could Replace Rocky As Source of Philly Movie Cliches

If you’ve ever been to the Philadelphia Museum of Art on a halfway warm day, you’ve no doubt noticed the waves and waves and waves […]

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PA Kindergartner Suspended for Hello Kitty “Terroristic Threat”

It is time to immediately boot all school administrators who had any involvement in suspending a five-year-old kindergartener from the Mount Carmel Area Elementary School […]

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Cinedelphia Film Festival Offers First Lineup Details

It’s apparently a day for dreaming of warmer times and cultural happenings. The Cinedelphia Film Festival today revealed the first details of the lineup for […]

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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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Drug Makers Pay Off Rivals to Keep Prescription Prices High

Just about anyone who has ever filled a prescription knows how much cheaper it is to opt for a generic alternative to an expensive brand-name […]

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Questlove Reveals Lineup for Roots Picnic

Sure, it’s freezing outside. Warm yourself, though, to thoughts of shaking your thang at this summer’s Root’s Picnic. Questlove unveiled the lineup Tuesday morning via […]

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Mansions Fit for a Queen

A peek inside 10 Downton-like estates.

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Marc Vetri Is Right: Restaurant Week Sucks

This week marks the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week, a marketing initiative started by the Center City District in 2003 to get butts in […]

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