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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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What Will It Take for New Philadelphians to Clean Up City Hall?

The new Philadelphians just keep coming. From too-big exurb mini-m­ansions and too-small Manhattan studios; from San Francisco and Shanghai; from the beat-up ’burbs of Delaware […]

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Slutty Halloween Costumes for Kids

A piece of bubble gum and a starlight mint candy. That was what my two daughters told me they wanted to be for Halloween last […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: NoBL

It was Saturday night in Lansdowne, and Sam Jacobson was fighting fire with fire. The chef’s wide-open kitchen at NoBL had been blistering burrata-and-guanciale flatbreads […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: The Industry

One Christmas, without having read it first, I gave my mother Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. When I mentioned the gift to a friend who had […]

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GunStat Program Helps Philly Track Violent Criminals

GunStat is a program in Philadelphia designed to take the most dangerous people off of Philly’s streets. It calls for the cooperation of a whole […]

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Asheville: Down South Rustic Meets Modern Chic

Get There: Make the 10-hour drive and be rewarded with stunning scenery. (Plus, you’ll need a car in Asheville.) Otherwise, Delta can get you there–with […]


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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Comcast Employee Says His Job Is Ruining His Life

A Comcast employee recently took to Reddit to tell the world how much he hates his job. In an AMA (Ask Me Anything post), the […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tina Fey Is Audrey Hepburn

Tina Fey as Audrey Hepburn. On the cover of the most recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, Upper Darby’s favorite daughter recreates the iconic Breakfast at […]

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Off the Cuff: October 2012

I’ve come to the conclusion that we don’t have the guts to deal with America’s most pressing problems. And when we refuse to address what’s […]

What Does Your Bar Tab Say About Your Politics

The folks at NationalJournal‘s Hotline on Call took a look at Scarborough Research data to determine the political leanings of beer drinkers. Their findings indicate […]

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What Do You Get When You Mix Twitter Trends and Live TV?

Comcast and NBCUniversal have grabbed a stake in British company zeebox—a social-TV start-up that looks to revolutionize the way you watch your favorite shows. Zeebox […]

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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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Ori Feibush/City Council Dispute Is About More Than One Vacant Lot

Ori Feibush—the developer that made headlines for cleaning up a lot in Point Breeze against the wishes of the City of Philadelphia—has larger concerns about […]

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Was Madonna in the Wrong?

She calls Obama a black Muslim

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There Are So Many Things You Can Do With Your Balls

When I saw the Axe commercial with the beautiful woman who recommends that men wash their balls, I was mildly amused. When I saw Lewis […]

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Cell Phone Addiction (Nomophobia) Is Officially a Thing

If you’re obsessively checking your phone and you feel anxious when you’re not on the grid, you could be suffering from nomophobia (which is officially […]

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