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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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How Canada’s Health-Care Could Save the U.S.

Any day now we could be hearing from ye olde Supreme Court on Obamacare, known more formally as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, […]

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Philly’s First Pizza Museum to Open Soon

He’s drinking cucumber lemonade. He looks a bit like Michael Rappaport, red hair and all, but with Eraserhead’s hairstyle. He wears rather tight jean shorts […]

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Rooting for the Times-Picayune

The recent troubles at the New Orleans Times-Picayune hit me particularly hard. It’s where I grew up as a journalist. My first full-time job out […]

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Morning Scoop: Lenfest Offers $40M Challenge Grant for New “Museum of the American Revolution”

Lenfest Offers $40M Challenge Grant for Museum. The American Revolution Center is supposedly set to unveil plans for a new ” Museum of the American […]

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Recap: Jerry Sandusky Trial Day One

On day one of the Jerry Sandusky trial, outside the courthouse, reports surfaced that Sandusky has histrionic personality disorder, in an apparent effort to portray […]

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Sandusky’s Alleged Victim #4 Details “Creepy Love Letters”

“Creepy love letters.” That’s how Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victim number 4 described the dozens of handwritten notes—some as long as three pages, penned on Penn […]


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.


Mitt Romney to Visit PA on “Every Town Counts” Bus Tour

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has scheduled a five-day, six-state bus tour that will have him visit the Keystone State on Saturday. The “Every Town […]

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The Phillies Offense Is Historically Bad

For those of you who had the pleasure of not paying attention over the weekend, the Phils dropped two consecutive extra inning games to the […]

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Campbell’s Soup Will Buy, Demolish Former Sears-Roebuck Building in Camden

Campbell’s Soup Company announced on Monday that it has agreed to purchase the former Sears-Roebuck building on Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden. The building has […]

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New Evidence Shows Former PSU Prez Sent Email Saying it Would Be “Humane” Not to Involve Social Services

NBC News is reporting that new evidence in the Penn State sexual abuse scandal indicates that former university president Graham Spanier sent an email saying […]

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Philly Is Infested With Bedbugs

Um, gross. Terminix has released its annual list of Most Bedbug-Infested Cities and Philly took home the top spot for 2012. The list is based […]

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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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Apple Unveils New Software, Next Generation MacBooks [UPDATE]

Today Apple rolled out its new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air machines and announced the improvements and innovations included in iOS 6 at the company’s […]

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Joe Amendola: No Call to Police Means No Crime

Joe Paterno. Government conspiracies. The Lasch Building. Mike McQueary. Missing Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar. Jerry Sandusky’s attorney, Joe Amendola, referenced all the above […]

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Funniest Lines from Joan Rivers’ New Book

It’s the perfect beach read

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Temple Basketball Player Arrested in A.C. Prostitution Bust

Khalif Wyatt—a 21-year-old Temple basketball player—was arrested along with 27 other people in a prostitution sting in Atlantic City over the weekend. He was charged […]

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