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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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Philly’s Hottest New Bar Becomes Gentrification Battleground

Activists take to Yelp to trash Le Bok Fin, a pop-up bar on the roof of a shuttered city school.

News

Armed Robbery at Spring Garden Sandwich Shop

Help police find this guy.

GayBINGO Returns With Martha Stewart…Sort Of

It’s a very good thing.

News

Questions Greet Papal Ticketing Scheme

Organizers: “You have to be able to limit the number of people in crowds.”

News

“Squatter” Arrested Inside Home of Legendary Radio Exec

Police found James Gadsden at the house, the lock broken.

News

John Dougherty Just Got Even More Powerful

He’s going to become the next leader of the building trades council. Here’s what it means.


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.


Will the “Ferguson Effect” Doom Reform?

The murder rate is rising in many large cities, threatening the prospects for big change to urban criminal justice systems.

Twitter Reacts to Kim Davis Going to Jail

“She’ll be on Dancing With the Stars next year.”

News

Chris Satullo Out at WHYY

Was credited with building the NPR affiliate’s news operations.

News

Prosecutors One Step Closer to Examining Years of Chaka Fattah’s Emails

He loses an early round in court.

News

Local Lawsuit Blames Penn, Amazon.com in Student’s Suicide

The nursing major bought cyanide online.

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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

Is There a Middle Way on Cop Anonymity?

Cops lives do matter. So does transparency. Can we protect both?

Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Marcus Jones

The 22-year-old man is accused of brutally beating a 53-year-old trans woman last month.

News

Washington D.C. Is Still Trolling Philadelphia

“Philadelphia, like many cities, suffers from a massive inferiority complex.”

Trans Woman Victorious in Bucks County

Christine Kitzler has reigned victorious in a case over her own gender confirming surgery.

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