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.
Philly Today: The Herr’s Philly Potato Chip Contest Is Back, With a Twist
Plus, the Krasner impeachment, two (!) new Bryce Harper murals, and more.
The Ultimate Guide to the World Series (For Phillies Fans and Bandwagon Jumpers)
Where to watch, how to watch, and everything you need to catch up on what’s been happening, so you can talk Fightins.
City Controller’s Police Audit Confirms We Don’t Know How We’re Spending Police Budget
Would you sink a billion dollars into something if you had no clue how it was being spent?
Naturally, We Had to Check In With Rob Dunphy About His Insane Philly Sports Tattoos
The collection has grown since he went viral in 2019. And if the Phillies win the World Series (he says Phillies in six), he’ll get yet another.
Philly Today: I Watched Fetterman-Oz Debate with the Most MAGA Man I Know
Plus, feds charge six with massive COVID-fraud scheme and MLB poll has Phillies winning the World Series.
These Are Our 6 Favorite Phillies Interviews We’ve Done Over the Years
A nostalgic look back at some true characters and great players.
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.
Q&A: Yannick Talks Cheesesteaks, His Cats, and Why He Loves Philly So Much
Ten years after he joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as music director, Montreal’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin has become a true Philly star.
Philly Today: Rebecca Rhynhart to Run for Mayor
Plus, the Krasner kerfuffle, unwanted ice cream, and the entire world agrees that the Astros will beat the Phillies in the World Series.
Phillies Clinch World Series Berth and Broad Street Goes Nuts
Poles were climbed, fireworks went off, Elmo came out, dance-offs erupted. It was pure joy.
Philly Today: They’re Even Celebrating the Phillies in San Diego
Plus, Trump targets Philly, Laban dumps his bells, Nick Nolte takes Center City.
10 Years Later, an Oral History of Superstorm Sandy
A decade after Sandy made furious landfall at the Jersey Shore, the region is still feeling her effects. The story, and the legacy, in the words of the people who lived through it.
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.
Philly Today: Larry Krasner Slammed in Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Federal Lawsuit
Plus, a South Philly traffic nightmare, more problems at Wawa (in the ‘burbs!), and more of what the city is talking about right now.
Philly Today: Philadelphia Orchestra Cancels China Plans Over COVID Policies
Plus, streetery drama, avocado madness, Jason Kelce sings, and more of what the city is talking about right now.
Philly Today: South Philly Man Who Said He “Pissed” in Pelosi’s Office Convicted
“Time to find some brass and kick some frickin’ ass,” he declared in a video he took on January 6th. Plus: Larry Krasner! Free avocados! The Phillies!
Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Case Should Be Krasner’s Humbling Moment
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has become so politically polarizing that it’s beginning to drop the ball for its own causes.
