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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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What To Do Tonight

It’s April Fool’s Day, which means that 1000+ people may or may not show up at 30th Street Station tonight to freeze in place. It […]

Team Philly’s running coach Ross Martinson on how to build your mental endurance and more.

I’m finding that so much of running is mental. How can I get through these longer runs in the next few weeks and the actual […]

FBI Raids Rizzo’s Daughter’s Home

Feds Raid Rizzo’s Daughter’s Home. And use a backhoe to dig up the backyard as part of a money-laundering investigation. [6abc.com] Penn Has Lowest Acceptance […]

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Liz Gilbert Is Alive and Well and Living in Frenchtown

Usually, if you drive an hour and a half to see how someone is doing, it’s because they are not doing so well. I suspect, […]

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“A Major Landmark In American History”

For nearly two decades Arthur Caplan, PhD, director of Penn’s Center for Bioethics, has been one of America’s leading voices on health and medicine. I […]

Oprah detoxes, Beyonce detoxes. But you don’t have to swear off solid food to rid your body of toxins. 

Longer, warmer days call for everything from a new wardrobe to a change in your sleep schedule, but don’t forget to change the one area […]


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.


The secret to beating spring allergies: local honey. Here’s why it works and where to find it.

Nobody likes a bee sting, but the honey from these pesky summer bugs could be a strong ally in your battle against stuffy heads and […]

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33 Best Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

This week’s Weekender. Check it out here

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60 Seconds with Preston & Steve

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What To Do Tonight

After work tonight, get yourself over to the Constitution Center, where Philly Mag will be hosting its annual Martini Madness par-tay. There will be lots […]

Eagles Source: “No Frontrunner” for Donovan

Inquirer Lenders Ask Court: Overturn That Goofy Ruling. You know, the one that undid several decades of bankruptcy law, basically screwed them out of hundreds […]

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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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I Hate Duke!

My NCAA tournament bracket was distinguished from many others this season when I wrote in Baylor as my upset pick to make the Final Four. […]

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Greetings from Slob-ville

Cowboy boots, tight jeans, a plaid shirt hanging out. I am not describing the rodeo I attended. Regrettably, no. I went to brunch last Sunday […]

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Bugged

A few weeks ago, my college students and I discussed the Lower Merion webcam spying debacle in class. They were almost unanimously horrified that a […]

Trend Watch: Fried Chicken

Last year I was assigned the dreaded duty of Best of Philly fried-chicken scouting. While NYC chefs hopped on the fried-chicken bandwagon a couple of […]

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