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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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Racial Profiling on the Main Line

This past July, Jordan and Joshua Friday confronted one of those endless summer days that teenagers are given. They journeyed by bicycle to an aunt’s […]

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Meet the Most Adorable Faces of National Security

PHL’s K9 beagles aren’t sniffing out bombs or drugs. They’re using their noses to protect America’s food supply.

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Best Thing: The Great Turkey Recovery of 2015

In America, we don’t let a little thing like avian flu ruin Thanksgiving.

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Lineup Changes Can’t Stop Slide, 76ers Fall to 0-13

Brett Brown brings Nerlens Noel off the bench, but 76ers fall to 0-13.

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Philly’s ‘Isis’ Radio Station Considers Changing Its Name

For obvious reasons.

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Lehigh Professor, Wife Convicted of Defrauding NASA

They sent NASA bills for work done by students.


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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The Astounding Arrogance of Chip Kelly and Pat Shurmur

Missanelli: Coach and his “offensive coordinator” must think Eagles fans are stupid.

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Weekly Sixers Roundup: Benching Okafor?

Is it time to send Jahlil Okafor to the bench? That, and more, in this week’s Sixers roundup.

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Nutter, Kenney Back Wolf’s Welcome of Syrian Refugees

Outgoing and incoming mayor on the same page.

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Internal Review: Lower Merion Police Did Nothing Wrong

In controversial stop after a TD Bank robbery, police say everything went according to the rules.

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Two Philly Men Told They Can’t Fly After Speaking Arabic

The owner of Feltonville’s Pizza Point and a friend called 911 and eventually flew back to Philly.

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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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Nine Things You Never Knew About William Penn

A new book on “Philadelphia Country Houses” has some fascinating tidbits on the guy.

2 Years After City’s Big Anti-Poverty Push Began, Little Has Changed

The problem is huge, and the fight will be a long one.

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What Many Americans Don’t Get About Islam

Smith: By tossing all the variants into one single box, we perpetuate a grave injustice against some innocent refugees.

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Funeral Director Charged With Abuse of Corpse

Unburied bodies were found in her garage in August.

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