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.
Are Online Reviews Helping Consumers — or Driving Our Indecision?
In the age of e-commerce, we can rank, rate and report on every single thing we buy. Whether all that information is actually making us smarter, savvier shoppers is another story.
The Amazing Story of How Philly Cheesesteaks Became Huge in Lahore, Pakistan
The ways immigration patterns and global politics — plus a bit of serendipity — intertwined to make our iconic sandwich a hit in the 13-million-resident megalopolis.
Philly Today: Just How Rich Are Philadelphia’s 8 Richest People?
The new Forbes list shows us the way. Plus, Center City gets a new Barnes & Noble.
Philly Today: What to Make of the City’s Week of Mayhem?
Plus, are you ready for the city’s first municipal public restroom? I’m not.
Philly Today: There’s a Disturbing Trend of Antisemitism Across the City
The latest incident occurred on Septa. Plus, why Krasner says he needs a $7 million boost.
Philly Today: My Favorite Philly Mag Donald Trump Stories
From the wild Wildwood rally to the 13-year-old Trump enthusiast from Old City.
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.
The Problem With Jeff Brown’s Racial Code-Switching
The candidate was recently recorded telling a white voter that his opponents would be “lynched” if people knew about their corruption.
Delco Funeral Home’s New A.I. Feature Just Wrote My Obituary in Mere Minutes
It even invoked some Helen Keller and penned a poem in my honor.
Philly Today: Biden Brunches at Parc, Lin-Manuel Miranda Gushes Over Fat Ham
Plus, Rebecca Rhynhart picks up yet another big endorsement.
Penn Student Paper — “Wharton Grad Indicted!”
That’s one perspective. Plus: What happened to the Phillies on Opening Day.
Philly Today: Brews News, Country Views, Big I-Do’s, Great Reviews!
Plus: A CHOP expert weighs in on where COVID came from, a Sixers win, and oh, those happy Penn kids.
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.
Everything You Need to Know for the Phillies 2023 Season
Catch up on last year, off-season moves, new rules, new eats and more.
Q&A: Michael Schulson On $5,000 Dinners and 95-Cent Pizza Slices
Plus, what it was like having Georges Perrier scream at him all the time.
The Water Crisis Is Over. So Is Jason Wingard
Mayor Kenney says the water’s safe to drink, and Temple’s president unexpectedly resigns.
Ya Fav Trashman Opens Up About the Collapse of His Campaign
Terrell Haigler’s experience shows how the system is stacked against working-class Philadelphians who want to run for office.
