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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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News

Sixers Owner: “We’ve Made Huge Strides”

The Sixers managing owner Joshua Harris says the team has made progress towards acquiring the talent necessary to compete.

News

#RainedOutinPHL? No! #OpeninPHL!

Joaquin’s “cone of uncertainty” has shifted east. We’re still expecting lots of rain, but most major outdoor events this weekend are still on.

News

The Newspaper Business Is Dead in Philly

Mathis: What’s next? How about the public radio model?

News

Pretty Much No One Attended Today’s Phillies Game

Official: 13,238. Actual: Closer to 1,200.

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Atlantic City Is The Drunkest City in New Jersey

(And Dan McQuade proves it with his personal drinking history.)

News

UPDATE: Hurricane Joaquin “Cone of Uncertainty” Moved East

Chance for a destructive, costly storm have dropped immensely.


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.


News

Post-Pope, Frustrated Nutter Asks Philly: What Kind of City Do You Want to Be?

In mayor’s eyes, a huge success is being belittled by negative Philadelphians.

Philadelphia’s Official Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony Set

“I am proud that Philadelphia has such a strong LGBT community and that it has been recognized as being the best big city in the country for LGBT equality.”

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District Announces School Closures, Charter Conversions

Changes said to affect 5,000 students.

News

Kane Hit With Second Perjury Charge

She said she never signed secrecy oath. Prosecutors say she did.

News

Mayor Nutter Likes Car-Free Streets, Too

He wants to try again this year. Plus: More from our morning report.

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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.


News

Larry Brown Is In Trouble With the NCAA. Again.

SMU hoops coach — and former Sixers coach and exec — suspended for nine games for violating rules.

News

WATCH: Ratmobile Invokes Pope Francis Outside Comcast

It’s over the strike at NBC 10.

News

City Paper Shutting Down, Merging Operations with PW

Editor Stephen Segal is out at PW; City Paper’s Editor Lil Swanson: “We’re all in shock.”

Mel Heifetz, Jennifer Higdon to be Featured at Indigo Ball

Details on the big night at the National Constitution Center.

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