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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

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Guides

Your Last-Minute Guide to the 2022 Election

Mail-in voting, who’s on the ballot, and shifting poll locations: you’ve got questions, we’ve got (some) answers.

News

Philly Artist Scores Supreme Court Victory With Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Portrait

“I had no idea the portrait was going to wind up in the chambers of the justice,” says Natalie Hope McDonald. “I’m so honored.”

someone mailing their mail-in ballot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
News

Philly Today: If You Voted By Mail, Stop Whatever You’re Doing and Check These Lists

The city has published the names of hundreds of voters whose mail-in ballots are problematic.

Opinion

Enough With the Damn Ads: To Win Senate Race, Dems Must Focus on Turnout

With days until the midterm election, get-out-the-vote efforts need to take priority.

J.T. Realmuto reacts with his hands on his head to Chas McCormick catching his fly ball against the outfield wall.
News

Philly Today: Phillies and Eagles and Sixers and Union and Man This Is Exhausting

The Phillies came this close; the Eagles went where no Eagles have gone before. The Union got good news. The Sixers got bad news. OK, and a little non-sports stuff, too.

Q&A

Malcolm Jenkins Says the Eagles Will Win the NFC East

The Super Bowl-winning former Eagles safety talks NoLibs margaritas, underpaid teachers, and a novel idea to make football games better.


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.


philadelphia lawyer chuck peruto and sean hagan, the man charged with a felony after he climbed a pole on broad street during a massive celebration over the Phillies going to the world series
News

Philly Today: Chuck Peruto Steps In to Defend Pole-Climbing Phillies Fan

And they have some interesting theories about why Larry Krasner’s office charged said fan with felonies.

News

Conrad Benner Is the Phillies World Series Live-Tweeter You Need to Follow

The creator of Philly public art blog Streets Dept has taken to Phillies Twitter with delightful World Series commentary, noting of the Fightins: #WholeTeamIsCute

christmas decorations in philadelphia
News

Philly Today: Holy Hell, They’re Already Decorating Center City for Christmas

Stop the madness. Plus, 78 degrees in the forecast and, of course, the shutout in South Philly.

philadelphia family in their halloween costumes
News

Philly Today: This Fitler Square Family Wins Halloween Yet Again

Taking DIY to the extreme. Plus, a Philadelphia media outlet reveals a plagiarism problem.

Opinion

What Bryce Harper Gets Right (and Wentz and Simmons Didn’t)

Bryce Harper loves Philly, and he never lets us forget it.

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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.


a 2007 photo of philadelphia music venue the trocadero, which may be reopening
News

Philly Today: State Awards Trocadero $2.5 Million for Reopening Plan

Plus, Phillies fans left 7,780 pounds of trash in their wake after last week’s big win.

Kyle Schwarber watches a replay of hit eighth inning foul ball
News

Phillies Today! World Series Game Two: What a Bummer

Nobody said this was going to be easy.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hits the game-winning home run in game one of the World Series
News

Phillies Today! In World Series Game One, Phillies Prove They Can Beat Anybody, Any Time, Anywhere

Any doubts about whether they’re in the same class as the Astros were quickly quashed.

News

The Most Ridiculous Prop Bets on the World Series

Cheesesteak B-roll? It’s a question of “when,” not “if.”

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