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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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Flyers Schedule Finally Coming Together…One Slow Day at a Time

The NHL’s new gimmick to keep things interesting: releasing a special cliffhanger schedule in which games are announced one day at a time. So now […]

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10 Percent of Masochistic Pennsylvanians Unhappy with Andy Reid Firing

Who are the 10 percent? According to a recent poll, one in every ten residents still pines for the bygone Andy Reid era, meaning they’re […]

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Everybody Wants Bradley Cooper’s Booth at the ‘Silver Linings’ Diner in Upper Darby

Move over, diner scenes from Annie Hall and When Harry Met Sally, tourists from across the globe are descending on little old Upper Darby to […]

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Pennsylvania Creates Handy “Report-A-Terrorist” App

The Pennsylvania police has released an smartphone app that allows you to report terrorists using a picture or written message. “See Something, Send Something” appears […]

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Obama Taking NRA “Cops in Schools” Idea Seriously

Following the Sandy Hook massacre, the NRA’s main solutions for curbing gun violence involved putting cops in schools (what about movie theaters, parking lots, and […]

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Cory Booker Used to “Hate Gays,” Wrote About it in College

In 1992, Cory Booker wrote an op-ed column for the Stanford Daily about his (successful) struggle to shed his homophobia. “I was disgusted by gays,” […]


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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Yes, “Gun Appreciation Day” Is Now a Thing

I was 10 years old the first time I shot a gun. It was an AR-15, the type of “assault rifle” that many Americans are […]

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You Think Boston Will Fight Us for Mark Wahlberg?

Don’t get me wrong—I like Mark Wahlberg. He was funny in Ted. He was scrappy in The Fighter. I appreciated his commitment to singing heavy […]

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In Defense of the Nanny State

You know what would be awesome? If the United States had a real nanny state. Yes, there are conservatives who would argue that we do […]

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Sandusky Returns: Asks for New Trial, Blows Kisses to Wife

Jerry Sandusky appeared in court today in Centre County, marking the first time he’s left prison since his guilty verdict was handed down in June. […]

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CHART: Nearly 500 Flu Hospitalizations in PA

According to this chart from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, PA hospitals reported 487 admissions thanks to the flu during the first week of 2013. […]

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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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25 Best Gay Sex Scenes

A decade of silver-screen man-on-man action.

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Inky, Daily News Owners Threaten to Liquidate the Newspapers

The new owners of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News are threatening to become the former owners of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News unless […]

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Get Down with the LGBTQIA

A generation of “post-gay” activists say “LGBT” is no more.

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Is Brian Kelly Just Using the Eagles?

Not much new news to report today in the Eagles’ coaching search. The big question has been whether Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly—who interviewed for […]

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