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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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Phils Place Vance Worley on the 15-Day DL

The Phillies have placed starting pitcher Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. They had previously announced that Worley would hang […]

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Nifty Fifty’s Owners Charged in $2.2 Million Tax Evasion Conspiracy

The U.S. Attorney’s office has announced that the five owners and managers of Nifty Fifty’s have been charged in a tax evasion conspiracy for allegedly […]

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Michael Vick Is Getting Married in Miami on June 30th

Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Michael Vick will be getting hitched to PNK Elephant co-owner and longtime fiancée Kijafa Frink in front of 300 people at […]

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New Gap Ads Pioneer the Cheesifying of Gay Love

Gap has a new ad campaign. It’s for t-shirts, and (like most ad campaigns) it’s telling you what to be. Be you, be true, be […]

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PPD Removes Six Evidence Examiners After Routine Test

The Philadelphia Police Department has removed six of its 12 trace evidence examiners following a routine proficiency test. The exam is given twice annually to […]

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Jeff Carter Scored a Hat Trick for the Kings Last Night

While the Flyers are gambling at Revel or golfing or spending more time with their families, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter—formerly of the orange and […]


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.


Chris Christie One-Upped by Newark Mayor Cory Booker in Video Short

A new video made for the Interwebz features Newark’s Mayor Cory Booker (D) performing all sorts of miraculous deeds, much to the chagrin of Republican […]

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Graduation Cash-Grabbing: The Check’s Not in the Mail

When I graduated high school, back in the Paleozoic Era that was the ’80s, my parents did not throw me a party. In fact, they […]

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Howard Stern Is Offensive on America’s Got Talent

I have never watched America’s Got Talent before, but I tuned in this week just to see the show’s newest judge, shock jock Howard Stern. […]

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This Should Be the Last Thing You Read About Parenting

Last week’s Time magazine cover was a hard one to avoid. Next to the headline “Are You Mom Enough?,” it depicted a young woman in […]

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Center City’s Obstacles: A Sidewalk Guide

Jonathan Papelbon had some kind words for Philadelphia the other day. “Philadelphia has a cool feel to it, man,” the new Phillies closer told Sports […]

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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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Obama Talks Marriage on The View

He doesn’t support DOMA

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Straight People: Stand Up for LGBT Friends

A message from Chelsea Handler

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Morning Scoop: Lightning Causes Chemical Fire, School Closings in Bucks County

Lightning Causes Bristol Chemical Fire. All schools in the Bristol Borough School District are closed today after lightning struck a Dow Chemical plant. Employees of […]

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Romney Wrong on Adoption

The GOP candidate needs a fact checker

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