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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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Best Girlfriends

The real must-have for women

Led by Sabrina Tamburino Thorne, a new breed of attention-loving, camera-hungry partygoers are making themselves “Philly-famous” — and turning Philadelphia society upside down

Sabrina Tamburino Thorne met the millionaire she would marry at a pimp-and-ho party two years ago. She was dressed as a hooker. He went as […]

 One man’s headfirst plunge into kid world

If science teacher Bill Seng is sitting in his living room, watching TV, and happens upon a great program on robots on PBS, he grabs […]

Spirits: Recipe: Quoit Club Punch

The following is an excerpt from Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl, available here. Quoit Club Punch The thirty members of the […]

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Breakthrough in HIV/AIDS Prevention

Drug drops HIV infection risk in gay men

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Philly and the Single Lesbian

Punch drunk and (not) in love


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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Don’t Like Airport Scanners?

When both sides in a negotiation refuse to budge, the impasse is usually detrimental to both parties. With that in mind, perhaps I can be […]

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20 Ways to Change Philly

North Broad Street: “Avenue of the Sciences”

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TSA Makes Flying Unbearable

And clothing-optional!

Daily Scoop

Temple football players accused of sexual assault

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What to Watch

Dish up some Javier Bardem

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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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Leave Four Loko Alone

Seriously, chill out

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The Onion Gayly Spoofs Philly

Did Betsy Ross really belong on Project Runway?

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AIDS Activists Pleased With Pope

Pontiff okays condom use – sort of

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TSA Screening Protests

When will we opt out of Afghanistan?

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