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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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New York Passes Gun Restrictions; Will the Feds?

The New York Times reports: “Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and lawmakers agreed on Monday to a broad package of changes to gun laws that would expand […]

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The Atlantic Publishes, Unpublishes “Sponsored Content” From Church of Scientology

Advertorial happens, but it doesn’t always happen with the country’s most controversial church. Maybe that’s why journalists on Monday night took notice of a Scientology-sponsored […]

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A Few Words About Lesbians at Penn

We’re here! We’re queer! Lesbian! Gay! Bisexual! Transsexual! Intersex! Asexual! Allied! Questioning! Non-Cisgender! Try chanting it! How many letters does it take to topple an […]

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Missing 5-Year-Old Girl Found Alive in Delco

Nailla Robinson, the girl who was taken from a West Philadelphia school on Monday, was found by a man on a 69th Street playground about […]

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5 Reasons Why Jodie Foster’s Golden Globe Speech Was Totally Insane

Jodie Foster looked incredible on Sunday night at the Golden Globes. The dress, the hair, the makeup, the Michelle Obama arms. Everything was visually stunning. […]

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Filmmaker Don Argott: From Heavy Metal to Nuclear Disaster

When I heard that Don Argott was releasing a documentary about nuclear power, I thought it peculiar, since I knew the Rittenhouse-based filmmaker from his […]


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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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

A guide for the weekday party-goer.

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New Jersey’s Marriage-Equality Fight

3 reasons why it looks promising.

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BREAKING: Andrew Bynum Shoots a Basketball

Being injured, Andrew Bynum has a lot of time on his big old hands. So he goes shopping at the King of Prussia Mall. He […]

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Clarence Thomas Speaks! (First Time in 7 Years!)

Clarence Thomas, by claiming he gets all the info he needs from legal briefs, has managed to sleep through more than half a decade of […]

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Ex-Employee Goes All “Office Space” on City Controller

Hellish Kafkaesque bureaucracy meets “Office Space” revenge fantasy in the latest news to come out of the increasingly contentious battle for City Controller. Already, no […]

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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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Brian Sims to Darryl Metcalfe

“The bill comes in front of me first.”

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Where (Not!) to Commit a Crime in Philadelphia

Last month, Philadelphia unveiled an enormous, unprecedented data release that documents all the major crimes that have occurred in the city in the last six […]

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Broccoli Rabe Shortage Ravages Philadelphia

Seriously, folks. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “demand exceeds supply” (though demand is infinite, so duh), meaning you may have to wait FOUR […]

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Delaware Unveils Gun Control Plan

On the one month anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, Delaware Governor Jack Markell unveiled his five-point plan for gun control, which he’s lobbying the […]

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