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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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The President Made Me Quit Smoking

Anyone remember that enormous federal tax hike that President Obama instituted just 16 days after he entered office? I do, because I’m a cigarette smoker—or […]

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Greg Bucceroni’s Twisted Tale of Sexual Abuse Goes National With Dr. Phil Appearance

Bucceroni’s Story Goes National. Philly native Greg Bucceroni will be on Dr. Phil on Friday as his sordid tale of sexual abuse at the hands […]

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Convention Center Lost $15 Million Show Over Electric Screwdrivers

Philadelphia is a maddening place. And nowhere are things more maddening than at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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What to Do When Dad Remarries

Dear Monica, My father remarried a woman who has turned our family upside down. She is mean, cold and only has her own interests in […]

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Philadelphia’s Best High Schools: 2012 Guide

>> The Top 100 Philadelphia-Area Public Schools 2012 The best one is right in the heart of Philadelphia. (Take that, ‘burbs!) Research by Victoria Wolk […]

How We Ranked the Top 100 Philadelphia-Area Public Schools 2012

>> Click here to see the top 100 Philadelphia-area public schools. >> Looking for data on private schools in the Philadelphia area? Click here. Ranking […]


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.


The Top 100 Philadelphia-Area Public Schools 2012

>> Looking for data on private schools in the Philadelphia area? Click here. >> How’d we do it? Click here to view our methodology. Number […]

Where All the Children Are Above Average

I’m really hoping Charissa Stone will turn out to be crazy. It’s been a week now since Stone sent me an email out of the […]

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Eric Blumenfeld Is Crazy Enough to Revitalize North Broad Street

The smooth-talking, fast-car-driving real estate man has absurdly ambitious dreams for the development of North Broad Street. If can just keep enough influential people “hypnotized” — and avoid what happened to his equally exuberant dad.

Jane Golden Loves Cookies

My name is … Jane Golden. When I was young, I didn’t really like the name, because of that book about Dick and Jane. And […]

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The Charges Against Seth Williams

“You’ve got me fucking all the women in the office.” Those are close to the first words out of Seth Williams’s mouth when I meet […]

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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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Fear and Loathing in Atlantic City

“Kennnnnddddraaaaaaaaa!!!” Out over the air it goes, like a mating call sponsored by Absolut, this primal scream of adoration for a woman whose celebrity was […]

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High Design in Society Hill

The city, stretching out below Marguerite (Meg) Rodgers and James Timberlake’s 31st-floor condo in the Society Hill Towers, seems to glow, especially as night falls. […]

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Group Will Lobby for Separation of Church and State in PA

The Secular Coalition for America plans to launch its Pennsylvania chapter on Sunday. The group plans to directly lobby to lawmakers in the Keystone State […]

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Pack of Teen Girls Beats Mentally Challenged Woman

A group of teen girls in Chester recently attacked a 48-year-old mentally challenged woman. The woman was sitting on her stoop when the pack of […]

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