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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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Corbett Changes Mind on Gun Shows in Span of 6 Hours

Telling a caller that no one had proposed the idea to him before, Gov. Tom Corbett said in a Friday radio appearance that he would […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER

10 gay headlines you may have missed.

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Rendell Loves Him, Gay Republicans Hate Him: Obama’s Defense Pick

It looks like Obama’s new Secretary of Defense pick, the former Nebraska Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, is going to face a tough confirmation fight. First, […]

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Fascinating: Old Images of Philadelphia on Facebook

There is a place on Facebook—beyond the endless photos of newborn babies and your annoying friend from high school who updates her status exclusively in […]

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Man Attempts Suicide on Tracks of Ben Franklin Bridge

Between 8:00 and 8:30 this morning a man stepped in front of a PATCO train on the tracks above the Ben Franklin Bridge, in an […]

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Yahoos Rejoice: Notre Dame Will Win

If Alabama were playing Oregon or Kansas State in the BCS national championship game, we wouldn’t be reading articles about how Joe from northeast Philly […]


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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11 Year-Old Girl Kicked Off CYO Football Team

Thanks, priests. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has kicked a girl off her Catholic Youth Organization team in Bucks County, citing some rule disallowing female players […]

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Would You Buy a House Where a Murder Happened?

It’s a question that serves to divide people pretty neatly: What if you found the home of your dreams, then discovered that a horrible crime […]

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Hite Reveals School “Action Plan 1.0” (Oh Goodie, More to Come)

Marking perhaps the first time anybody’s marketed something using the tag “1.0,” Philly School Superintendent William Hite, Jr. has released a 25-page document spelling out […]

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It’s Time to Let Women Serve in Combat Roles

You probably didn’t notice when Brittany Gordon came home from Afghanistan in a body bag. It happened in October; the Army specialist, a 24-year-old died […]

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Another Uppity College Coach Turns Down Eagles Job

Well, this is embarrassing. Oregon coach Chip Kelly apparently turned down a job from the Eagles, along with offers from a handful of other NFL […]

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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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10 Congresspeople You Will Meet in Hell

On Friday, the House of Representatives finally, a full two months after the fact, voted to greenlight nearly $10 billion in relief funds for victims […]

Weekend Roundup

Ways to spend the first weekend of 2013.

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Philly’s Gay-Friendly Businesses

A new study finds that there are many.

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Tory Burch Now A Billionaire!

Tory Burch, dearly departed pride of the Main Line, and fashion designer of choice for aspiring billionaire women, is leaving her base clientele behind. This […]

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