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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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Women Have an Obligation to Keep Their Legs Shaved

Let me know if you’ve ever heard a lament that sounds like this one: “I’m a nice guy. I really am. I’m nice to women […]

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Philly Partners with Goldman Sachs to Help Grow Small Biz, Further Enrage Left

Between striking firefighters, angry teachers, and faux-caroling union workers, Philadelphia officials felt it wasn’t doing quite enough to upset left-wing groups and organized labor in […]

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Top 10 Professions That Attract Psychopaths

You have to be nuts to make it in media. No, really.

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Chuck Hagel Isn’t an Anti-Semite

Now that Obama has moved forward with his nomination of Chuck Hagel for defense secretary, the cries that Hagel is an anti-Semite or anti-Israel (or […]

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Andy Reid Is Philadelphia’s Beautiful Ex-Wife

Andy Reid and Philadelphia will never be done with each other, ever.

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Let’s Take a Winter Rendezvous

The annual gay ski trip is just around the bend.


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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Man Arrested for Raising Flag on Submerged Jersey Shore Roller Coaster

Here’s the cool thing: On Tuesday morning, a Seaside Heights man took his boat out to the roller coaster that got swept to sea last […]

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Will Smith Writes Back to Young Fan—Two Years Later

They teach ’em manners—even if belated ones—in West Philadelphia. Hollywood A-Lister (and Sixers co-owner) Will Smith finally got around to answering fan mail from Monte […]

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Firefighters Protest Mayor Nutter at New Station

Well, that could’ve been nice. Mayor Nutter today cut the ribbon on the city’s first new fire station in 15 years—only to be interrupted by […]

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UPDATE: Andray Blatche of Brooklyn Nets Won’t Be Charged in Sex Assault

CBS Philly reports: “Police sources have confirmed that a member of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team and his associates are being questioned in connection with […]

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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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The 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia: 2013

These are the restaurants we want to eat in right now. Not yesterday. Certainly not last year. Maybe not even tomorrow. But right now. Philadelphia, at […]

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Another Thing Philly Does Poorly: Ambulance Care

Today’s Daily News cover story by Sean Collins Walsh will probably make you terrified ever to sneeze in this town ever again. Plainly put: The […]

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“Hipstoric”: Worst Invented Philly Adjective Ever

Most Philadelphians and suburbanites still equate Old City with a place you’re likely to get puked on at 2 a.m., but according to a new […]

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Watch: Tina Fey’s 30 Rock Almost Went Horribly Wrong

You know the Hollywood legends about how certain shows were brilliant until the network suits got ahold of it? You may want to reconsider them […]

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