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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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Five Years Later, Penn Scientists Plunge Into Fracking Debate

A team of toxicologists at the University of Pennsylvania are mounting a major study on the health effects of fracking, the controversial method of removing […]

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Former NYC Police Chief: Philly Ignores Gun Violence

That’s what former New York police commissioner William Bratton told the Wall Street Journal in a weekend interview about “the real cures for gun violence.” […]

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Penn State Officially Names Dave Joyner as Athletic Director

In another sign that post-Paterno stability is returning to Happy Valley, Penn State on Monday officially named Dave Joyner as its athletic director; he’d served […]

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Roe v. Wade: One Woman’s YouTube Abortion + More

1. Wonder Woman was pro-choice. Or at least she could’ve been. In 1972, science-fiction author Samuel R. Delany wrote a story arc for the Wonder […]

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Blame Lance for Philly Bike Race Cancellation?

Pro cycling is dead in Philly. Long live cycling in Philly.

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L.A. Cardinal Apologizes For Covering Up Sex Abuse

In a scene no doubt hauntingly familiar to many Philadelphians, Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles on Monday apologized for mishandling sex abuse allegations 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.


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There Oughta Be a Law: King Obama & His Big Inaugural Balls

In this economy, it takes balls to have balls. Even if you only have two. Two official presidential balls took place last night in our […]

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Philly-bred Jill Kelley Finally Speaks Publicly About Petraeus Scandal

Jill Kelley, the Philly-bred Florida socialite who rocketed to infamy during the scandal that knocked David Petraeus from his perch at the top of the […]

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Bob Brady Tries to Save Manayunk Bike Race

Manayunk won’t go down without a fight. Turns out neighborhood leaders love those beer-soaked crowds that show up every year to watch the Philadelphia International […]

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Q&A: Kate Beaver on Her Revealing Hair O’ the Dog Dress

Northern Liberties’ Kate Beaver made quite the splash over the weekend at the Hair O’ the Dog party, where she showed up in this rather, […]

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Icy Cold, More Snow Expected in Philly

It’s been a mild winter, right up until early Monday evening. And granted, the 1.4 inches of snow that fell on Philadelphia International Airport overnight […]

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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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The First QOTA of 2013

And more haps this week in gay Philly.

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Graham Spanier Seen Chilling Out Courtside at PSU-Nebraska

Slovakia, it ain’t. But Graham Spanier nonetheless lived it up a bit this weekend, after he was invited by an unnamed benefactor to the Penn […]

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Video: Beyonce Sings National Anthem at Inauguration

A lot happened at the Presidential Inauguration today, but we can all agree that the best video footage to emerge from the festivities was of […]

Good Cause: MANNA’s Soup Deal

A whole new meaning to soul food.

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