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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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Good Life: Trimmings: Shine On

From top: John Hardy silver and white enamel Kawung bangle, $650 at Govberg Jewelers, 292 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, 610-664-1715, govbergwatches.com. Extra-large Tohu Bohu bangle, […]

The Roots prove once again that their unique and original style can never be duplicated

Only the Roots could drop the n-bomb 37 times, reference both Sean Connery and Arsenio Hall, and recruit a dude named Tuba Gooding Jr. to […]

Brooke dishes on the Flower Show opening

Spring has sprung, dumplings, but if you were at the Flower Show opening a while back, you’d know it came early for Philadelphia’s bon ton. […]

How does Jimmy Rollins roll to spring training?

Spring training often nets good stories, but how players get there usually isn’t one of them. While Pat Burrell showed up in a tricked-out Hummer, […]

Take a first look at Theresa Benincasa new Parisian-playroom-evoking children’s boutique, Peanut Butter & Jane

When Theresa Benincasa gives you a tour of her new Parisian-playroom-evoking children’s boutique, Peanut Butter & Jane, she laughs at the store’s small size and […]

Is the new mayor’s first budget giving away the store?

Michael Nutter promised to bring Philadelphia back to fiscal responsibility while tackling a crippling wage tax and debilitating pension costs. But with Hizzoner’s first budget, […]


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.


Technology is making it harder than ever to delete the past

MY DAUGHTER MARCY and her boyfriend Mario are sitting on my living room sofa, aiming her cell-phone camera at themselves. They kiss, shoot, check the […]

In honor of our centennial, we look back at some of the stories that shaped Philly Mag

Philly Mag has long chronicled the city’s obsession with its sports heroes (who else would give Rocky his own statue?), and with his family-guy, dignified […]

Sometimes, it’s easier to close than clean

Panic from the February closing of the 17-year-old Wawa at 20th and Locust went beyond the expected outrage from Dorchester party girls. (Where else to […]

When it comes to TV’s most popular show, how come Philly hits all the wrong notes?

While American Idol fans across the country count down the weeks to the coronation of the newest pop-star pinup this month, Philadelphians watch with broken […]

Is that pregnant-woman glow or just a good aesthetician? These days, it’s anybody’s guess

Recently, a friend of mine, fresh from yoga at the Bellevue, overheard a conversation between two fellow gym-goers — one of whom was out-to-there pregnant. […]

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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.


The oldest and largest outdoor, multi-breed horse competition in the country serves up its own unique mix of equestrian glamour

It’s not like ours is the only horse-and-carriage show out there. We get that. And you won’t find cascades of mint juleps, nor quite the […]

Taste: Ideas: Too Comfortable

The March “How America Eats” issue of Bon Appetit spotted a new trend for 2005: Comfort food is in. Most of the magazine’s picks are […]

Taste: Sweeter Lucy’s

Sweeter Lucy’sThere’s little reason to venture to the vicinity of State and Rhawn in the Great Northeast unless you’re looking for the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, or […]

Taste: Spirits: Out of Africa

When we picture Africa, baking-hot climates come to mind. But South Africa’s coast is temperate, cooled by Antarctic currents. The region’s long wine history and […]

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