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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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Bigot Alert: Darryl Metcalfe

The Tea Partier’s proposed anti-gay legislation.

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Chickie’s and Pete’s Getting Sued Again by Employees

For the second time in a month, Chickie’s and Pete’s is getting sued for skimming tips from employees. Which can only mean one thing: More […]

Justin Timberlake’s New Single

Yay or Nay?

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City Council has Secret Slush Fund for “Walking Around” Money

Big city politics and “constituent services” have always gone hand-in-hand: Rather than solve problems on a macro level, elected officials often get stuff done for […]

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Knight Arts Challenge Finalists Include Dr. Dog/Pig Iron Collaboration

Every year, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation asks Philly artists and arts organizations the question: “What’s your best idea for the arts?” […]

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Monday Kickstarter

Jodie Foster becomes world’s most famous lesbian.


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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Temple #3 “Sugar Daddy” School in the Country

What does that headline mean, you ask? It means a lot of female Temple students are having sex with rich older men (not the other […]

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What if Lena Dunham Were a Man?

Would anyone buy a show about young, introspective guys?

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How Howie Roseman is Personally Dooming Eagles Coaching Search

CBS football reporter Jason La Canfora is mostly flabbergasted by the Eagles aimless quest for a head coach, which has them “chasing every hot college […]

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Buzz Bissinger Recants Support for Lance Armstrong

Buzz Bissinger, the biggest Armstrong fan there was, very loudly renounced his support for the fallen cyclist today in The Daily Beast. You may remember […]

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Highs and Lows of the Golden Globes

A recap of Sunday night’s triumphs … and shames.

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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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Revolution Stalled: Mubarak Guilty Verdict Overturned

If Tahrir Square isn’t humming already, it will be soon. Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, sentenced to life in prison last June for authorizing the […]

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If It Ain’t Broke, Privatize It: Corbett to Hand Over Lottery to British Firm

A week after a report found that Pennsylvania’s state-run lottery was raking in record profits (eclipsing last year’s then-record profits), Governor Corbett has announced his […]

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Lance Armstrong Doesn’t Deserve Oprah’s Easy Redemption

Thursday, America will get to see Lance Armstrong take the clichéd first step on the road to what he hopes is redemption in the eyes […]

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Joe Biden’s Task Force May Crack Down on Fake Guns

Real guns are great. It’s the fake guns—the ones you see on TV, on film, and in video games—that pose the real danger to our […]

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