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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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Woman’s Body Found Burned in Rittenhouse-Area Basement

Today at 12:30pm, a dog walker found the body of an unidentified woman burned, in the basement of a home on the 1700 block of […]

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Animal News: Cute Beached Whale Found in Longport; Horse Died on Rider in Bucks Co.

Earlier today, I informed you of a cat who tripped a wire and caused a power outage for 100 people. To continue an Inauguration Day […]

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Get to Know Richard Blanco

The nation’s first gay inaugural poet.

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Michael Jackson’s Shoes (Briefly) Stolen From Hair ‘O The Dog

While 1,800 of you were out enjoying the Hair O’ The Dog Saturday night (Philly’s “adult prom”), one sneaky drunkard was stealing an autographed pair […]

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Allen Iverson Settles Costly Divorce with Tawanna; Keeps Maybach

Our long, semi-regional nightmare is over. Allen Iverson, last seen hitting up TGI Friday’s in Istanbul, has finally settled his nasty, year-long divorce with wife […]

Martha Graham Cracker’s NYC Debut

Photos from the her-storical performance.


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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Eagles’ Trent Cole Boycotting Harrisburg Gun Show…Not For the Reason You Think

The Sandy Hook massacre was a tipping point, for gun control activists and for gun rights advocates. It took Sandy Hook for Barack Obama to […]

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Philly Reverend Will Deliver Invocation at Obama’s Inaugural Lunch

North Philly Rev. Luis Cortes, who is based at 5th Street in Hunting Park, will deliver the invocation at President Obama’s inaugural luncheon today. Cortes, […]

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Monday Kickstarter

A big year for Gaga?

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A Lot of Graffiti Removed in Philly This Year (Yet Creepy Mural Arts Murals Remain)

The city cleaned up graffiti on 126,000 public and private properties this year, up from 115,000 last year. Good for the city. But maybe it […]

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What Eagles Fans Need From Chip Kelly

Eagles fans who feared new head coach Chip Kelly was planning to use the run-n-shoot, wishbone or single wing schemes on offense beginning next season […]

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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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Cat Causes Power Outage for 100 West Philly Residents

This is what we know: Sunday night, a cat caused a short in a transformer at a West Philly housing complex, leading to a power […]

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UPDATED: This Year’s Philadelphia Int’l Cycling Championship Has Been Cancelled

For the first time in 28 years, the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship won’t take place. Organizers say they cancelled the race to better plan for […]

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Mixmaster Mike Nutter to Co-Host Inauguration Party with John Legend

This isn’t going to help Nutter’s reputation with his foes over at District Council 33, who have derisively called him a “Hollywood hero.” In exchange […]

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Reid Still Haunting Eagles; Andy’s Old Pal Tapped to Lead Birds’ Offense

Andy Reid just won’t go away. Just as the Eagles were breaking free from a good relationship gone stale, new head coach Chip Kelly has […]

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