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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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Pa. House Bill Would Push Philly to Expand Charter Schools

Philly would be required to add 3,000 charter seats a year.

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Parents Outraged Over Urban Outfitters’ New Flex-Time Policy

“This means I’ll get literally 20 minutes a day with my baby,” says one young mother.

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Come Up With Cool Names for These Jaguar Cubs, Philly

Something cute. Or funny.

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School Closures, Power Outages After PECO Fire

The fire broke out yesterday at the Hunting Park substation.

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Feds Accuse Tierra Colombiana and Mixto of Failing to Pay OT

They say the Philly restaurants incriminated themselves in their own handbook.

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Wolf: Legalizing Marijuana Won’t Help Budget Deficit

The state auditor general called for legalization yesterday.


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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Owner Vows to Rebuild Philly Gym After Massive Fire

AFC Fitness in the Northeast was gutted on Monday.

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Truck Spills 30K Pounds of Cat Litter on Pa. Road

It took a cleanup crew five hours to scoop it up.

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GOP Health Care Plan Would Kick Lotto Winners Off Medicaid

It would save $400 million, allegedly.

WATCH: Iverson Talks His Most Memorable NBA Moment

It involved Michael Jordan.

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IHOP Is Giving Away Pancakes Today

You can get a short stack of buttermilks.

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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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Arrests Made, One Officer Injured in Teen Flash Mob

It happened around 5:30 yesterday in Center City.

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Fox 29’s Mike Jerrick Takes Break to Treat Depression

He’s currently at a wellness retreat in the Carolinas.

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Pa. Auditor General: State Should Legalize Marijuana

He says we should do it soon, too.

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2 Pa. Children Burned After Drinking Tainted Apple Juice

It reportedly tested positive for methanol.

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