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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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Newspaper Guild Opens Negotiations With Interstate General

Poynter reports: The Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia and Interstate General Media “agreed to begin early bargaining on a new contract,” Guild Executive Director Bill […]

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Brian Sims Sworn in Today

The ceremonial affair takes place at City Hall.

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Gay Movies at Sundance

There are tons debuting in 2013.

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VIDEO: Philadelphia Freedom Band to March at Inauguration

Nearly a dozen member of the Philadelphia Freedom Band will join the Lesbian and Gay Band Association on Monday in marching for President Barack Obama’s […]

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Pauline Phillips, Known as “Dear Abby,” Has Died

Who will give us advice now? Pauline Friedman Phillips, who as Abigail Van Buren — “Dear Abby” — for more than 40 years dispensed advice […]

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Bradley Cooper Got a Perm

There are no pics of this that we’re aware of, but: Bradley Cooper, former Sexiest Man Alive and current Oscar nominee, is apparently ready to […]


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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Priest Attempted Suicide After Molestation Allegations Emerged

Jurors in Bernard Shero’s case today heard testimony about his attempted suicide in 2011, on the same day he’d been expected to turn himself in […]

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Meek Mill Sues Philly Police Over Halloween Incident

Meek Mill is suing Philly police, saying he was unjustly stopped on Halloween Day last year and kept in custody for nine hours. During that […]

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Does Penn Treat Men and Women’s Athletics Equally?

The Daily Pennsylvanian takes a look at how Penn is performing under Title IX, the 1972 law that demands parity between men’s and women’s athletics, […]

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NYT Examines Philly Unions, Church Arson

This probably won’t do much for the city’s reputation: The New York Times pops up with a look at the union thuggery alleged in the […]

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Video Captures Gender Transformation

Watch a young man become a woman.

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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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We Called Each City Councilperson For Comments on Philly’s Unions

In a recent Philly Post column, Liz Spikol decried both the controversial union tactics used against non-union workers at the Goldtex construction site at 12th and […]

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Rittenhouse Hotel’s Frank Marandino Named “Concierge of the Year”

Frank Marandino, the longtime concierge at The Rittenhouse Hotel, has been named the “Concierge of the Year” by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, a review of […]

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Rafael Robb, Penn Professor Who Killed Wife, Will Be Paroled

Rafael Robb, the former Penn professor of economics who killed his wife in “a moment of madness,” is set to be paroled. Robb was sentenced […]

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VIDEO: Some Skeptics Remain on Chip Kelly Hiring

It’s a weird century we live in, where anybody with Internet access can make their own cartoons to share with others. YouTube user Podiatry Avenger […]

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