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Love, Loss, and a Main Line Ponzi Scheme: The Amazing Second Chapter of Kami Verne

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.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

A rat like the ones in Philadelphia PETA wants us to stop poisoning
News

PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

Latest Stories

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News

Philly Today: Cops Arrest Eagles Fans for Assaults on Police and Vandalizing City Property

Plus: The mayor of Upper Darby is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.

News

What Philly Was Like When the Eagles Advanced to the Super Bowl

From tailgating to partying on Broad Street, Sunday was surreal, loud and oh, so Philly.

if you are super bowl bound as these signs suggest, here's what you need to know about Eagles Super Bowl tickets
News

Philly Today: How to Spend $70,000 On a Pair of Eagles Super Bowl Tickets

Plus: Philly gets a second basilica. We’re very walkable. And 11 degrees in the forecast? No thanks.

Longform

After Last Year’s Labor Battle, Will the Art Museum Come Back Stronger?

It’s been a rough few years for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, hit with layoffs, union disputes, a 19-day strike and accusations of a toxic work culture.

a city worker installs barricades in advance of Sunday's Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship game
News

Philly Today: City Prepares for Chaos Pending Outcome of Sunday’s Eagles Game

Plus, the Philly area to get its first indoor pickleball facility. And we may soon break a record for snowlessness.

News

Who Is Birdmann? The Die-Hard Eagles Fan Behind the Mask

One fateful thrift-store purchase created what might just be the Eagles’ secret weapon.


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.


a sign at Haverford College, the prestigious Main Line school that is the defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by a senior who says he was the victim of a false rumor that he raped another student
News

Philly Today: Haverford College Senior Sues School Over What He Says Was a False Rape Rumor

Plus: Opera Philadelphia performs “Fly Eagles Fly.”

News

Meet This Year’s Philly-Area Puppy Bowl Contestants

Including the Eagles-inspired team leader, Tailen Hurts.

Partner Content

What Will The Value Of Bitcoin Be In Another 10 Years?

Despite the significant price fluctuations, Bitcoin has emerged as one of the top investment opportunities available right now. Many people continue to think they can […]

philadelphia flags are flying at half staff for Jerry Blavat, seen here at last year's Thanksgiving Day Parade
News

Philly Today: Does Jerry Blavat Really Deserve Flags at Half-Staff?

Plus: Abbott Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph at the Super Bowl. And outrageous Eagles prices.

Guides

Everything You Need to Know Before the Eagles’ NFC Championship Game

Where to watch, how to watch, and everything you need to catch up on what’s been happening with the Birds.

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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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News

Philly Today: City So Desperate for Lifeguards That It’s Recruiting People Who Can’t Swim

Plus: Union League Drama. Rhynhart has a big announcement. And has tipping gotten completely and utterly out of control?

News

Jason Kelce Signed a Baby (Doll) After the Eagles Beat the Giants

We talk to the Eagles fan who made his podcast-inspired dreams come true — and find out what’s next for his baby.

Opinion

Jeff Brown’s Latest Ad Isn’t What We Should Hope for From a Mayoral Candidate

A recent campaign ad on social media has Black people comparing the ShopRite owner to “Big Ma” and God — entities he shouldn’t strive to be as a rich white man.

Q&A

Q&A: Gisele Fetterman Talks Her Thrift-Store Wardrobe, Scrabble and Her New Oculus

She was by John Fetterman’s side for a stroke, a brutal campaign, and a hard-fought victory. Now, she emerges on the other side to take on whatever comes next.

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