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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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Facts About Gay Marriage in PA

A crash course from Freedom to Marry

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Sororities Return to Swarthmore After 80-Year Ban

Students at Swarthmore College voted to ban sororities starting in 1933. The decision came after one of the campus chapters supposedly refused to admit a […]

Ed Rendell Talks About Mitt Romney’s Soul

Mitt Romney was at the Union League on South Broad Street on Friday morning for a campaign event expected to bring in approximately $4 million. […]

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Police Have Four Girls in Custody for Allegedly Beating Woman, Posting Video to Facebook

Police have apprehended four teenage girls they say participated in the random attack of a mentally challenged woman in Chester. The girls taped the beating […]

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Judge Issues Stay of Execution for Terrance Williams

Terrance Williams—a man convicted of murder and sentenced to death—will have his life prolonged now that Judge M. Teresa Sarmina has issued a stay of […]

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Couple Steals Puppy From Pet Store, Returns It Two Days Later

A man and a woman supposedly worked cooperatively to snatch a puppy from a Montgomery County pet store on Tuesday. On Thursday, the man reportedly […]


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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Digital Ads on Newsstands Could Help Small-Business Owners, Turn Philly Into Times Square

As City Council is ready to consider a new bill for digital advertising, Philly takes another small step toward becoming Times Square. Councilman William K. […]

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Apple Apologizes for New Maps App

After a week or so of complaints about the new Maps app included on the iPhone 5 and with the new iOS 6 software upgrade, […]

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Tycoon’s Daughter Speaks Out

“I am a really lucky girl,” she says

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Still No Toxicology Results on Garrett Reid?

On August 5th, Garrett Reid—the 29-year-old son of Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid—was found dead in a dorm at Lehigh University, where he was spending […]

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Honey Boo Boo: Everybody’s a Little Bit Gay

The TV star woos gay fans

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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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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate events guide

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God, Please No, Not Bacon

Global finances, zombies, nukes—these are apocalypses I can deal with (in order: stockpile guns, non-perishables, and gold; join a multicultural band of Southern survivors led […]

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Why I Don’t Support Barack Obama

I wanted President Obama to be a success, really I did. When he toured Philadelphia during a triumphant campaign swing through the city in October […]

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Guess the Presidential Celebrity Endorsement

A recent Wall Street Journal blog post headlined “Romney Gets Boost From Celebrities” caught my attention, because hey, who doesn’t love celebrities? And who isn’t […]

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