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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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The Inquirer Breaking News Is News

The Eagles shocked the world last week by announcing that team president Joe Banner was stepping down, the result of either a gradual transition to […]

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5 Worst Yelp Reviews of Philly’s Shake Shack

I don’t get Shake Shack. I don’t get Hop Sing Laundromat, either. Or The Industry. Or Federal Donuts, the most-hyped thing in Philadelphia history since […]

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Morning Scoop: Chase Utley Gets Booed in Clearwater

Utley Booed in Clearwater. Chase Utley went 0-5 with three strikeouts in his return to an actual baseball lineup last night. He was subsequently booed. […]

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Why I Won’t Watch the Summer Olympics on NBC

I did something on Monday night I am reasonably sure no one else in Philadelphia did: I watched the Los Angeles Kings defeat the New […]

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Why There Was Laughter Inside Sandusky Courtroom Yesterday

A few of Jerry Sandusky’s jurors cracked a smile as Joe Paterno’s former player and graduate assistant coach Mike McQueary testified during the second day […]

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How Mitt Romney Can Make American Heroes of Big Business

Last week, on a conference call with members of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, presidential candidate Mitt Romney promised that small businesses would have […]


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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JCPenney Doesn’t Love Gay People

Over the past couple of months, there has been a whole lot of ruckus surrounding 110-year-old department store, JCPenney. Thanks to a not just gay-friendly […]

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Sandusky Trial: Mike McQueary Describes Phone Call to Joe Paterno

Mike McQueary says he saw it three times: First, for a few seconds when he opened his locker and shot a glance at the mirror […]

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Charles Barkley Wants to Be GM of the Sixers

As the Sixers look for team president Rod Thorn’s successor, Charles Barkley has offered up his services. The former Sixer was texting with 94WIP’s Anthony […]

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LaVar Arrington Apologizes to “Victim #4” in The Washington Post

Yesterday marked the beginning of the trial of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who faces 52 charges related to his alleged sexual abuse […]

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Ritz at the Bourse Closes Indefinitely

The air conditioning unit at the Ritz at the Bourse recently crapped out, so the theater has closed indefinitely as the entire system is replaced. […]

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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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Wawa Joins Twitter and Announces Bigger Hoagiefest

Summer just got a million times more delicious, you guys. Wawa has joined Twitter and announced that Hoagiefest is definitely happening this year. Plus, instead […]

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Independents in Jersey Give Chris Christie’s Approval Rating a Bump

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Tuesday shows that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has a 50 percent approval rating amongst the state’s registered voters. That’s a […]

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Alleged Victim #1: “Nowhere Really to Hide” From Sandusky

He graduated from high school on Thursday. Eighteen years old, Sandusky’s alleged victim no. 1 looked younger. Nervous, he sobbed on the witness stand during […]

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NoLibs Residents Want Increased Security After This Week’s Piazza Shooting

The Northern Liberties Neighbors Association has reported a significant increase in calls from concerned neighbors following this week’s shooting at The Piazza at Schmidt’s. The […]

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