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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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John Bolaris’s Russian Mob Nemesis Gets His Due

The Russian mobster who started this all, who masterminded the plot that sent freelance weather tweeter John Bolaris on his fateful, fascinating spiral to ignominy […]

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Civil Disobedience in the Digital Age

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, the Civil Rights movement championed the sit-in as a form of protest against racial segregation, a practice seen at […]

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No More X-Rays/Peep Shows at Airports

To all those pervs scanning our naked bodies at the airport: get a new hobby. The TSA is pulling its contract with the agency that […]

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Does Tweeting Make You Skinnier?

Trying to keep up your New Year’s resolution to get fit? Having a hard time getting to the gym because of your social media addiction? […]

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He’s Doing It! Corbett Plan to Privatize State Liquor Stores Imminent

Says the Inquirer of the plan: “It will be big, and it will be bold.” Corbett, fresh off a completely non-controversial and universally loved plan […]

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Photos: Brian Sims’ Swearing-In

Scenes and a recap from the shindig.


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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How to Land A Second Date

Advice on ending the first-date curse.

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15,000 Show Up to Watch Flyers Play Nobody

Philadelphia’s sports madness is both endearing and slightly embarrassing. Last night, 15,000 fans (basically what the Sixers average) showed up to the Wells Fargo Center […]

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Movies You Have To See in 2013

A preview of the coming year in film, TV and books.

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Corbett Basically Breaks No-Tax Pledge; Gas About to Get More Expensive

Tom Corbett is caught between a rock in a hard place: Fund Pennsylvania’s decimated transportation infrastructure, or obey Grover Norquist’s no-tax pledge? It appears he’s […]

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Bob Casey Turns On His Gun-Loving Past, Will Vote for Assault Weapons Ban

As for much of the country, the Sandy Hook massacre proved the tipping point for Bob Casey. Long a supporter of gun rights and other […]

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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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Pacino to Play Paterno in “Happy Valley”

Lead Actor: Al Pacino. Director: Brian De Palma. Setting: Penn State. Based off: Joe Posnanski’s Paterno. Premise: “This story of a complex, intensely righteous man […]

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(Shocking) Video: Man Throws Woman Onto SEPTA Tracks

On Tuesday afternoon, a man and a women found themselves alone in the Chinatown SEPTA station at Race and 8th. The man asked the woman […]

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Comcast’s New X1 Cable Looks Nifty, But Pricey

So, Comcast. We meet again. It’s not that we don’t stay in touch. It’s just usually me that’s reaching out—either because my DVR is on […]

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President Obama’s Gun Agenda Is Too Large

President Obama this week chose to do Something Big about guns. But he should’ve started small. He should’ve started with the bad guys. He should’ve […]

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