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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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This Rainbow Ring is Only a Penny for Amazon Prime Day

Yes, it’s true.

News

Nurse Says Cops Falsely Narced on Her

Lawsuit claims police made anonymous call to hospital administrators.

News

The Montco Movie Theater Purse Thief Is Going to Jail

Movie theater patrons in Montgomery County can finally relax and enjoy this summer’s blockbusters.

News

GOP Will Try Again to Let NRA Sue Pennsylvania Cities

But would the bill make it past Tom Wolf’s desk?

News

I Came Face to Face with a Man-of-War Jellyfish in A.C.

Fiorillo: And lived to tell the tale.

News

Philly Students Audited Their Own School Lunches

What they found out will surprise you.


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.


You Were Always Right About Bea Arthur

The Bea Arthur Residence will house homeless LGBT youth.

News

Could the Pope’s Visit Be a Giant, Embarrassing Flop?

Hingston: In ’76, Rizzo fearmongering scared people away from the Bicentennial. Has Philly learned nothing?

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Police: Officer Tried to Implicate Wife in His Own Shooting

He’s been arrested. Police still don’t know who shot him.

Kick Cancer’s Butt at Voyeur

The benefit will support local Philadelphian Bee Reed.

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The “Affordable Housing Industrial-Complex” Is a Good Thing

Attacks on the city’s new housing plan miss the mark.

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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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Rare Big 5 Doubleheader Scheduled for Palestra

It’s a throwback at Penn’s ancient gym!

William Way Opening Trans Philadelphia Exhibit

Defiant Archives: Trans Histories of Existence, Resistance, and Brilliance starts July 24th.

Slowing Gentrification By Building Up

In Miami, a boom in downtown residential skyscrapers has let surrounding neighborhoods keep their character.

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Report: State Sells Driver Information to Private Companies

Motorists, privacy experts raise concerns.

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