People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After her husband swindled some of Philadelphia’s wealthiest people, decimated her picture-perfect Main Line life, and went to prison, Kami Verne doubled down on the only thing she still trusted: love.
Military Vest, Other Items in Student’s Home Were “Halloween Outfit,” Says Lawyer
An Tso Sun allegedly had ammunition and a “strangling device” at his residence.
You Can Now Preorder a Jason Kelce Parade Podium Bobblehead
The mini-Kelces are “probably the most anticipated Philadelphia-related bobbleheads in history.”
Philly’s Chief Public Defender Challenges Handling of Probation Violations
Keir Bradford-Grey called automatic detainers “illegal” while blaming it for overcrowding jails in a memo obtained by WHYY.
Lawsuit: More Than Half of Franklin Institute’s Terracotta Warriors Were Fake
A Pennsylvania woman has filed a $5 million-plus class-action lawsuit.
New Eagle Michael Bennett Voluntarily Surrenders to Police in Texas
The veteran defensive end faces a felony count of injury to the elderly in a curious case with possible social-justice implications.
Philly Judge Orders Penthouse Club to Pay Dancers $4.6 Million in Wage Suit
A jury returned a verdict against the Castor Avenue strip club late last week.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
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.
Where Does Sixers Owner Figure in New White House Ethics Probe?
Officials in Washington are investigating a loan from Harris’s equity firm to the family real estate business of Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner.
West Philly and Fairmount Park Could Soon Get New Bike Lanes
The lanes would give cyclists an easier connection to Center City.
NJ Lawmakers Want Even Tougher Gun Laws
They’ve advanced bills meant to keep the state’s firearm laws among the strictest in the country.
Stormy Daniels Will Perform at a Philly Club This Fall
Here’s when the adult film star and presidential nemesis will visit Club Risque.
Main Line Bro Who Flipped Car After Super Bowl Won’t Do Jail Time
In fact, John Rigsby could see his arrest completely expunged next year.
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.
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.
NFL Investigating Fan Behavior at NFC Championship Game in Philly
Yet another witch hunt meant to smear Eagles fans (who aren’t nearly as bad as you may think).
Mazzoni Center Announces New Executive Director
The hire comes after a year of controversy at the Gayborhood nonprofit.
City Weighs Plans to Revamp Spruce and Pine Street Bike Lanes
A repaving project would switch them from the right side of the road to the left.
Repairs to America’s Oldest Stone Bridge Begin in Northeast Philly
Expect traffic delays as a result of the work on the 320-year-old Frankford Avenue Bridge.
