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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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Philly Teams Are Paying More Than $50 Million for Bad Knees

The most remarkable thing about the new list of the 25 highest-paid athletes in Philadelphia that it’s an orthopedist’s dream. Phillies pitchers Cliff Lee and […]

Porn Searches Up in 2012

A new study breaks it down.

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Do Not Taunt Chris Christie About Hurricane Sandy. Ever.

Listen, we all know that Chris Christie’s temper is kind of a shtick, a performance he puts on every week or so to make sure […]

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Make Your Reservations: Philly Mag’s 50 Best Restaurants List

When I got my first look at Philly Mag’s “50 Best Restaurants,” list, I immediately swore. Not because I vehemently disagreed with anything that made […]

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Poll: Ed Rendell Could Beat Tom Corbett for Governor. Could He Also Be New York Mayor?

One thing Ed Rendell doesn’t lack for is career options. The former governor is being mentioned by National Journal as a candidate for Transportation Secretary […]

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When a Man Whistles at a Woman

Before I got married, one of my favorite pastimes involved taking a book to my local tavern after work and tearing through a chapter or […]


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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Lottery Winner Died of Cyanide Poisoning

We’ve all heard stories about how winning the lottery can actually suck for the winners. But this has to be some kind of record: Back […]

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A.kitchen Taking Over Former Kiehl’s Location at 18th and Walnut

Bad news for your skin but good news for your tummy: A.kitchen is taking over the spot at 18th and Walnut where Kiehl’s, the cosmetics […]

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Should Gays Back Hagel?

Voices you trust weigh in.

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Quaaaakerssss!!! In!!!!!! Space!!!! Penn Reports on Fake Mars Mission

Penn is reporting the results of its “Mars 500” study, which simulated a Mars mission by sticking six men—all volunteers—in cramped quarters for a year-and-a-half. […]

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PHOTOS: 30th Street Station Restrooms Are So Gross

Every time I walk through 30th Street Station after a trip to New York or D.C., I feel giddy. The cavernous Art Deco interior, the […]

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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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N.J. Man Sues Country Club Over Pot Brownie

It sounds like the kind of country club that exists only in the stoned imaginations of Cheech & Chong, but apparently it’s real: Barry Russo […]

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The Internet Hasn’t Ruined Dating

In the latest installment of the Atlantic‘s series on our doomed generation (see August’s “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All” and May’s “Is Facebook […]

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Richard Ben Cramer, Who Won Pulitzer at Inky, Is Dead

Richard Ben Cramer, widely regarded as one of the best political correspondents of his time, died Monday of cancer. The journalist won a Pulitzer in […]

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Why Congress Should Watch The West Wing on Netflix

“You know you’re like 10 years behind, right?” said the bartender at Chifa on Friday as I breathlessly told my fiancee about the season one […]

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