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.
Why I’m Boycotting the Roots Picnic This Year
Yes, there are lots of impressive names on the lineup, but I can’t see past the toxic men being given a platform at this year’s installment.
Philly Today: A Chick-fil-A Bans Unaccompanied Minors Under 16 After “Extreme Behaviors”
The kids are loud, rude, and downright disrespectful, says Chick-fil-A management.
Jeff Marrazzo’s Big, Bold Cell and Gene Therapy Vision
The self-described science novice led Spark Therapeutics from start-up obscurity to the pinnacle of medicine and a $4.8 billion merger. Now he’s focused on ensuring Philly becomes the gene therapy capital of the country.
Heroin and Fentanyl Found in Gummies from Three Smoke Shops, Says Montco DA
The gummies were allegedly sold at Tobacco Hut shops in Blue Bell, Hatfield, and Montgomeryville. But the brand in question is available elsewhere.
Philly Today: Jeff Brown Poll Shows Jeff Brown Leading Philadelphia Mayor’s Race
Plus, you can own Philly’s most “famous” deli for just under $6 million.
Spring Is Coming, and Spring Training Is Heating Up
Plus: A Phillies’ phenom’s rude greeting, a Girl Scout Cookie tracker, and an Owl-iant effort
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.
Philly Today: Hating Egg Prices? That’s Why We Need Backyard Chickens
Plus: Construction workers almost threw away an important 19th-century painting at Penn.
Q&A: Preston & Steve’s Marisa Magnatta Talks Wawa Menu Hacks and Tina Fey
The radio producer and gal-about-town is celebrating 20 years at WMMR — half her life.
Philly Today: Iconic South Street Music Venue for Sale Amid Sexual Assault Scandal
Plus: Kenney and Krasner fight back tears at press conference about the Temple police officer murder.
Ernest Owens on His New Book, The Case for Cancel Culture
We talked to Philly Mag’s editor at large about what cancel culture is and is not.
A Night in the Life of the Night Mayor
Raheem Manning, the city’s first director of nighttime economy, has a serious mandate: Find ways to once again make the city feel more vibrant — and safe — after the sun goes down.
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.
Fired Springside Chestnut Hill Teacher Gets Nearly 40 Years for Child Porn Scheme
Plus: A Main Line furniture store owner has lots of angry customers. And arrivederci, Angelo Cataldi.
What It Was Like Being at the Super Bowl
“Some people were really pissed,” says Philly-area publicist Jennifer Sherlock. “They said they could have gone to Hawaii for a month instead of watching the Eagles lose.”
Philly Today: Police Insist No Tear Gas Was Used Amid Super Bowl Chaos
A previous media report claimed otherwise. Plus: Can we please talk about those Super Bowl commercials for a second?
