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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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5 Ways the Government Is Watching You

On Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security alleging that the agencies are dragging […]

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Reactor Operator Busted for Booze in Limerick

According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a reactor operator at Limerick Generating Station has lost his license after allegedly failing a random urine test. When […]

Mitt Romney Says Jack Nicklaus Is the “Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century”

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was in Ohio stumping for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. At an afternoon event, the GOP candidate called Nicklaus, “the greatest […]

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Philly Gets Two Federal Grants to Help Fight Violence

Philadelphia has been awarded two federal, anti-violence grants. One is a $20 million planning grant as Philly has been invited into the National Forum on […]

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Men Sue Philly, Police After Allegedly Being Forced to Watch Anti-Violence Film

Five men have sued the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Police Department, Captain Anthony Washington, and others after allegedly being forced to watch an anti-violence […]

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Celeb Scoop: Chesco Native Lands on Team Blake on The Voice

It’s Always Sunny Promo Jokes at New Cast. The new promo for the upcoming season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia jokes that the cast […]


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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Sixer Evan Turner “Interns” at Men’s Health Magazine

Philadelphia Sixer Evan Turner made his way out to Emmaus, Pennsylvania on Wednesday for an “internship” at Men’s Health where we’re sure he fetched coffee […]

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NFL and Refs Agree on Deal?

ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter sent out a tweet indicating that Chris Mortensen is reporting that the NFL and the real referees have come to […]

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Does New Bill Show That Mayor Nutter Is Anti-Skateboarding?

A new measure, endorsed by Mayor Nutter’s administration and labeled as “anti-skateboarding” by some, has made it out of a committee and will considered for […]

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Closing Parish Hosted Babe Ruth Fundraising Game Back in 1923

On September 4, 1923, Babe Ruth came to Philly for a matinee against the Philadelphia Athletics. After the game, he ditched his pinstripes for an […]

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The MOVE Conference Is Coming. (But Don’t Worry.)

If you’re going to hold your conference in Philadelphia, may we suggest not naming it MOVE? Press release follows. Melbourne, FL – September 26, 2012 […]

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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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Worst Idea Ever: Night of the Living Dead, Colorized and in 3D

Philadelphia-based film distribution company SpectiCast has just announced that it will release a colorized, 3D version of director George Romero’s original zombie classic, Night of […]

Rick Santorum Endorses Rep. Todd Akin

Remember Todd Akin? The GOP Rep. from Missouri whose comments on “legitimate rape” made him a national goat back in August? Well, Former Republican presidential […]

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Springsteen Shortfall Forces Staff Cuts at Constitution Center

Maybe The Boss isn’t as popular as everybody thought. On Wednesday, the Constitution Center announced budget and staff cuts thanks, in part, to the Bruce […]

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Mayor Nutter Gives Raises to Non-Union Workers

Approximately 5,500 non-unionized city workers will receive a 2.5-percent pay raise, effective October 1st. The raise is the first pay increase for the group since […]

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