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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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Jersey Legislator Wants to Ban Replacement Refs From Jets, Giants Games

A New Jersey state legislator has announced plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of replacement referees for professional sporting events held in […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper’s Mom Urged Him to Get Back With Zoe Saldana?

Bradley Cooper: Mama’s Boy? Jenkintown’s golden son is apparently violating Taylor Swift’s creed by rekindling a romance with actress Zoe Saldana. The second go-round is […]

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The End of the Barrymore Awards

Today, the otherwise defunct Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia announced the winners of what will probably be the last-ever Barrymore Awards, which are (were?) basically […]

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NFL Fat Cats Won’t Give In Till a Player Is Hurt

If Roger Goodell and his filthy-rich bosses don’t have the regular officials back on the field by Sunday’s games, then the only thing that will […]

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Fighter Jets Scramble to Intercept Planes Over Jersey for Violating No-Fly Zone

On Tuesday morning, two separate incidents resulted in F-22 fighter jets scrambling and intercepting planes in Jersey airspace. Pilots of two small planes reportedly did […]

PA Says It Meets State Supreme Court Standard for Voter IDs

Last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson had until October 2nd to review how voters in Pennsylvania would be […]


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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Everything You Need to Know About the Packers/Seahawks Fiasco

On Monday night, the Green Bay Packers held a five-point lead over the Seattle Seahawks with :08 remaining in the fourth quarter. Seattle quarterback, rookie […]

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When Your Stylish Friend Gives You Fashion Advice

It’s fall, and with fall comes the September Issue of Vogue and all the other guides to autumn fashion from the big clothing bibles: Elle, […]

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Prepare for the Great Bacon Famine of 2013

Britain’s National Pig Association has issued a press release indicating that the looming global pork shortage is “unavoidable.” International failure of maize and soya harvests […]

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NYC Gets Creative With Teen Sex

Students returning to classes this fall at 13 New York City high schools are finding more than pencils, books and dirty looks waiting for them. […]

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NoLibs Is America’s 14th Best Hipster Neighborhood

A complicated algorithm that takes into account the frequency of farmers’ markets, coffee shops per capita, food trucks, and other hipster essentials unearthed the irrefutable, […]

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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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New Yorker Paints Jerry Sandusky as Brilliant Magician

I thought I was at saturation with Penn State coverage. As the weather cooled and the new football season started, I had actually almost forgotten […]

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Center City Park Not Named Rittenhouse Earns International Attention

Sister Cities Park—the revamped space at 18th and the Parkway—has garnered some international attention for Philly’s Center City District. The International Downtown Association recently held […]

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Death by SEPTA Is a Dismal Trend

Nine people have already died from being struck by SEPTA trains in 2012. Last year’s 15 deaths on SEPTA’s rails marked a big jump from […]

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Snooki Law Proposed in Jersey

Ocean County Republican Assemblyman Ronald Dancer introduced legislation for his proposed Snookiville Law on Monday. The Snooki Law would allow towns in Jersey to regulate […]

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