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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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Pulse: Another Reason to Love Atlantic City

A few (funny) reasons to check out Atlantic City in the upcoming months. Stand-up comedy pretty much dropped off the face of the earth for […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: CD: Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men are back (minus two members) with an album full of Motown covers It’s been well over a decade since five students from […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Nonfiction: Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure

Can a story be told in six words? Legend has it Hemingway rose to the challenge Can a story be told in six words? Legend […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Exhibit: “Identity: An Exhibition of You”

Why you should visit The Franklin Institute’s "Identity: An Exhibit of You." The Franklin Institute has filled the gap in between its heavy-hitting traveling shows […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Class: Pole Dancing

Shorts and heels. The only things you need to bring to pole dancing classes at A Sensual You Shorts and heels. Those are the only […]

What’s it really like to run Philadelphia? From snowstorms and stadium implosions to an FBI bug, Mayor Street’s former managing director tells all

What’s it really like to run Philadelphia? Mayor Street’s former managing director tells all It was 1:20 a.m. on February 3rd, 2003, when the ring […]


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.


We heard that Philly native and Season 1 Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll was back in town, peddling his wares at local boutiques, so we caught up with him on his current projects, future plans, and favorite Philly stores

Philadelphia Magazine: So, are you really back in Philly?Jay: No, I just travel through here in a tractor trailer. I am. South Philadelphia, born and […]

Figure-skater Johnny Weir makes headlines for his bad-boy life off the ice.

“They’re not real or anything,” Johnny Weir is telling me, carefully slipping his Louis Vuitton-patterned skate guards over his blades. “But they’re fun.” They were […]

This tasty tuna recipe from fish-master Chip Roman of Conshohocken’s Blackfish uses bold flavors to spice up the winter months.

This tasty tuna recipe from fish-master Chip Roman of Conshohocken’s Blackfish uses bold flavors to spice up the winter months. This tasty tuna recipe from […]

Montco’s most famous spy exposes her new book, Fair Game

Montco’s most famous spy exposes her new book, Fair Game. After CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson was outed by columnist Robert Novak (with assists from […]

Speaking out for the first time about their sons� drug and legal problems, Andy and Tammy Reid reveal that addiction is an issue they�ve been dealing with since 2002.

On January 30th, 2007, Garrett and Britt Reid, the two oldest sons of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid and his wife Tammy, were arrested in […]

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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.


Philadelphia magazine recommends Marchesi de Frescobaldi “Nipozzano” Chianti Rufina Riserva 2004 in January 2008.

Why we recommend Marchesi de Frescobaldi "Nipozzano" Chianti Rufina Riserva 2004 Within the Chianti zone, wines from Classico have an international reputation for superior quality. […]

Could a simple marketing trick change the way we buy wine?

Could a simple marketing trick change the way we buy wine? We’ve come to expect wine to be intimidating. Traditional label terminology is bewildering, and […]

Good Life: Homegrown: Philly’s On Board

We swoon when our favorite Philly design companies put the city’s eponym on their tees and tanks and hats and more. But now marketing agency/apparel […]

Good Life: The 411: Philanthropy: Safe at Home

Erin O’Brien Dugery and Kelly Day’s junior-high-slang logo tee’s that raise awareness — and giggles. It may be racking up national attention, but Save 2nd […]

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