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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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Do Stinkbugs Really Stink?

I finally figured out what the spotlights over the Parkway are for: to warn of the coming invasion of stinkbugs.

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WATCH: New Lesbian Series

Nurse Jackie meets The L Word?

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Penn Conference Explores Ecstasy, and Everyone’s Invited

Psychedelic drugs are making a comeback. No, not at Phish concerts (where they never left). They’re making a comeback in the medical world, where studies […]

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About LGBT Issues

A new guide lays it all out

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Morning Scoop: Twitter Blows Up After Controversial End to Monday Night Football

Controversial Call Decides Monday Night Football. If you thought that the outrage over the replacement referees had boiled over during Sunday night’s Pats/Ravens game, then […]

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Way Gay: The Movie

A creative plea for dough


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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Wilma Supports Broadway Cares

Part two of Angels in America begins

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MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski Is Sexy, But Can She Hit?

MSNBC’s Morning Joe just celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since the traditional gift here is wood, I’m going to send a baseball bat.

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Governor Christie Helps Brewers, Beer Drinkers in Jersey

Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law, on Friday, that will make life a little easier for brewers in the Garden State. Brewpubs will […]

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Philly ATM Fees Are Highest in the Country

According to new research at bankrate.com, Philadelphians face the highest charges for leaving their ATM networks. Banks charge Philly customers an average of $1.96 for […]

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Amtrak to Test Trains at 165 MPH in Jersey

Starting Monday night, Amtrak will test its trains at 165 mph on four stretches of track along the Northeast Corridor, including a section in Jersey. […]

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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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FCC Won’t Fine NBC for Vulgar Chants During Sunday Night Football

NBC won’t face fines for airing “BULL-SHIT!” chants during Sunday night’s Ravens/Pats game. The NFL’s replacement officials have been highly scrutinized through the first three […]

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Housekeeper Arrested for Supposedly Stealing $3M Bust of Benjamin Franklin From Main Line Home

A woman was arrested in Maryland for allegedly stealing a bust of Benjamin Franklin valued at over $3 million from the Bryn Mawr home at […]

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Kraft Plant Shooter Sentenced to Two Life Terms

The woman convicted of killing two people and injuring a third in a shooting at the Kraft cookie factory in the Northeast has been sentenced […]

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Anonymous Calls Out Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

Late last week, the hacktivist group Anonymous weighed in on the whole Ori Feibush/vacant lot debacle playing out in Point Breeze. On Sunday, the group […]

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