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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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Gawker Wants to Know If Philly Is the Most Racist City in America

Gawker is on a quest to find the most racist city in America. Of course, they decided to start their recurring column with some anecdotes […]

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Celeb Scoop: Sofia Vergara Tweets Pics of Emmys Wardrobe Malfunction

Will Smith Parties in Philly. The Overbrook native was in Philly for a 30th birthday party on Friday night. He was wearing a Pirates hat. […]

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Princeton Student Charged With Invasion of Privacy Over Cell Phone Pics

An Australian student at Princeton University turned himself into police after he was accused of taking sexually explicit photos of a fellow male student without […]

Bill Clinton Plans October Event in Philly

Bill Clinton is reportedly set to make an appearance in Philadelphia at the Warwick Hotel on October 1st. Clinton will stump for Kathleen Kane as […]

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Donovan McNabb Joins Comcast Sportsnet

Yesterday, as the Birds were getting shellacked by Kevin Kolb and the Arizona Cardinals, we learned that Ultimate Hoops recreational basketball league star (and former […]

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Mimi Imfurst Does Ann Romney

It’s anything but a drag


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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New Sixers GM Wants to Bring Moneyball to Philly

Tony DiLeo—the recently-promoted general manager of the 10, 9, 8, 76ers—says he plans to hire an analytics person for the team’s front office to evaluate […]

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Someone Please Find a Cure for GOP Amnesia

That Mitt Romney is a severely challenged candidate is no great revelation. What should be a surprise, but isn’t, is that the Republican hierarchy pushed […]

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Former Pirates Owner Comes Out

Yep, Kevin McClatchy’s gay

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Dorm Room Fund Looks to Make Philly’s College Students Rich

A boss partner at First Round Capital, Penn alum Josh Kopelman, has announced the start of Dorm Room Fund in Philly. The student run investment […]

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Philly Courts Buried Under Mountain of Lawsuits

Back in 2009, the Philadelphia court system was facing budget cuts, so a judge propositioned potential plaintiffs to bring their lawsuits (and filing fees) to […]

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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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The Truth About Marriage

Why equality really matters

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Nothing Has Changed at Chick-fil-A

Step away from the waffle fries

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Intel Drops Boy Scouts

Opposing the gay ban

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How to Fix the 2013 Phillies Team

The mathematics of the Phillies’ situation suggest that the season is not over, but those of us who have watched this team try to salvage […]

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