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.
A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences made me who I am. What will happen to future generations of children?
Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex
How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?
The America We Were on 9/11
Twenty-five years later, a former U.S. rep and Army vet remembers that terrible day — and looks for the lessons in American courage and solidarity.
Faces of the Fringe: Madi Distefano, the Clown
After a 15-year hiatus, a Philly theater legend returns.
For Joe Torsella, the Play’s the Thing
Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.
An Open Letter to Larry Krasner
Our Trump-like DA indicted himself last week in the court of public opinion by coming up short on public virtue. Here, an offer to help.
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.
Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide
Tips, tricks, motivation, and fun, fresh, Philly ways to de-digitize your existence.
The Great Analog Rebellion
We’ve “optimized” our lives to death. Can we please reclaim some joy already?
Police Are Not the Answer at Devil’s Pool
If we really care about our environment, we should fund our parks and meet people where they are at.
Brian “Box” Brown Returns With Two New Graphic Novels
One’s a dark and funny dystopia, the other’s a biography of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.
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.
Angela Duckworth on Her New Book, Grit, Controversy, and Parenting in a Digital Age
The Penn professor and bestselling author just released her latest book, Situated.
You Landed the Job. Now Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Paycheck.
A bigger paycheck can open up new possibilities. Here’s how to balance spending, saving and investing without letting lifestyle inflation take over.
Netanyahu: The Philadelphia Years
How four years in 1960s Elkins Park shaped one of the world’s most controversial figures
Q&A: The Creative CEO Behind This Year’s Massive Fringe Festival
Nell Bang-Jensen says down with censorship, up with experimental Belgians and South Philly grandmas.
