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Kami Verne
Longform

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

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Opinion

Over the River and Through the Woods

How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean?

photos of taylor swift and pennsylvania attorney general josh shapiro, who wants to hear from you if you had trouble getting Taylor Swift tickets
News

Philly Today: AG Shapiro Jumps Into Taylor Swift Tickets Fiasco

Plus, Pat Toomey delivers a bunch of Worst-of-Philly Wawa soft pretzels to Ted Cruz… Gisele Fetterman looks divine in a $12 thrift-store dress.

photos of matt swartz, who is in trouble with the feds in Philadelphia, who have a bench warrant out for his arrest
News

Philly Today: Notorious Restaurateur Matt Swartz Is In Trouble. Again.

Plus, more Krasner drama, more mayoral announcements, more truly important Fetterman news and… the end of the Philly Pops?

Opinion

Absolutely Hold Larry Krasner Accountable, But Not by Impeaching Him

Jared Solomon: Legislators in Harrisburg are wasting time they should have spent finding real solutions to the city’s increasing gun violence.

News

Philly Today: Let Us Now Welcome the Migrants Texas Just Sent Us on a Bus

Here’s how you can help the city’s surprise new residents. Plus, big changes for Philly restaurants, and the Larry Krasner impeachment effort marches on.

allan domb, who is running for mayor of philadelphia, and the moment that a washington commanders player so obviously committed a face mask penalty on the philadelphia eagles
News

Philly Today: Allan’s Running, Eagles Refs Stink, Another Loaded Gun at the Airport

And 24 degrees in the forecast? No thanks.


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 philadelphia eagles fan and a vikings fan, who thought he was going to get beat up by Philadelphia Eagles fans
News

Bird-Watching at the Linc Taught Me: Eagles Fans Aren’t So Bad After All

I’m a Vikings fan who visited for Monday Night Football and made it out alive.

the bar at new south philadelphia music venue solar myth
News

Philly Today: First Look at Broad Street’s Cool New Music Venue, Solar Myth

Plus, election denier Mastriano finally concedes, Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to host the Emmys, and Pink announces huge Philly show.

Longform

Angelo Cataldi’s Long Farewell

The firebrand host once slashed-and-burned his way through Philly’s sports landscape. What happened to that machete on his road to retirement?

bonnie sweeten
News

Philly Today: Can Netflix Just Make the Bonnie Sweeten True Crime Series Already?

Plus, John Fetterman’s wardrobe, control of the state house, and other urgent matters to discuss.

philadelphia rapper tierra whack, who was arrested this week after showing up at the Philadelphia airport with a loaded gun
News

Philly Today: You’d Be Surprised How Many People Show Up at Airports With Loaded Guns

Local rapper Tierra Whack, who was arrested this week after she allegedly brought a loaded gun to the Philadelphia airport, is just one of many.

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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.


Opinion

Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave and Other Midterm Takeaways

The victories of Fetterman, Shapiro, and Davis gave Democrats statewide power they haven’t seen in years.

dr. oz and john fetterman campaign ads before the pennsylvania election results came in
News

Philly Today: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah… the Election Ads Are Over

Plus, some insight into the Pennsylvania election results, including which Philly neighborhoods went for Oz and Mastriano.

secret surveillance cameras or field cameras were found at ballot box locations in philadelphia, including this one outside the Independence branch of the Philadelphia Free Library
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Philly Today: Officials Remove Secret Surveillance Cameras from Ballot Box Locations

The shenanigans have begun. Here’s what you need to know to get through Election Day.

a woman in philadelphia who cast an early vote before Election Day
News

Here Are the Philadelphia Election Day Problems You Should Most Definitely Report

And one you can probably skip. Plus, who to call when there is a problem.

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