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Kami Verne
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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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pierre robert at wmmr
News

Friday Was a Strange Morning at WMMR

Pierre Robert and the Preston & Steve cast addressed the “elephant in the room” — and played a very interesting selection of music.

a wmmr van parked outside wmmr headquarters the day after jaxon and others were fired
News

Philly Today: WMMR Corporate Overlords Respond to Blowup at Station

Plus, a magical Mastriano matchup… and plenty of fun stuff to do this weekend.

photos from rocky the musical at the walnut street theatre in philadelphia and annie at the miller theater
News

Philly Today: The Great Rocky vs. Annie Musical Battle

Plus, Wawa heads to Alabama (?!) though could potentially scale back its Philadelphia presence. Driving in Philly sucks. And more of what the city is talking about right now.

wmmr logo
News

Chaos at WMMR: “A Really Dark Day in the Station’s History”

A popular DJ and others were let go. The overnight live broadcast, a rarity in the industry, is said to have been eliminated completely.

News

Philly Today: City Leaders Can’t Even Do Road Closures Correctly

Plus, the Main Line is going to make Tucker Carlson’s head explode.

passengers boarding route k bus at chew and chelten
News

SEPTA’s Bus Revolution: Fast, Frequent or Convenient?

Why can’t SEPTA riders have all three?


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.


News

Philly Today: I Just Voted. Here’s How You Can Too

It all begins today. For me, the process was quick and relatively easy.

a photo of South Philadelphia's Christopher Columbus statue box, which got an Italian flag paint job in honor of Columbus Day
News

Philly Today: Scenes from What Was Once Known As Our Columbus Day Parade

New name. New paint job. Same old Frank Rizzo.

Longform

Tribute Bands Are Having a Moment and New Hope Is at the Center of it All

The Bucks County river town has become the heart of a thriving regional scene.

photo of dr oz and dr oz google results, which show an ad placement by john fetterman
News

Philly Today: Dr. Oz Has a Google Problem, But John Fetterman Might Be a Slacker

Plus, “Snow? What snow?” Stu Bykofsky’s lawsuit against the Inquirer moves forward. And more of what the city is talking about right now.

Longform

What Will Happen to Center City if There’s Nowhere to Park?

Is Philly ready to embrace a less ­car-dependent downtown?

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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 pennsylvania wine and spirits store
News

Philly Today: Pennsylvanians Bought Record Amount of Wine and Booze Last Year

Plus, it’s (finally) sunny in Philadelphia, another local Jeopardy! champ, Marc Vetri would like his menus back, and more of what the city is talking about.

america250
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Amid Ongoing Controversy, America250 CEO Resigns

America’s 250th anniversary has been billed as a coming-together moment for the country. The leadership planning the festivities, though, keeps on changing.

a united states post service blue mailbox like the ones at the center of a stolen checks caper in delco
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Philly Today: Feds Foil Blue Mailbox Stolen Checks Caper in Delco

Plus, models sue yet another Philly strip club, Vox delves into Krasner impeachment, and more of what the city is talking about today.

Photos of Ted Lasso's Keeley Hazell and Carmen Electra, two of 19 women suing Philadelphia strip clubs
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Models Including Carmen Electra and Ted Lasso‘s Keeley Hazell Sue Two Philly Clubs

Seventeen women are plaintiffs in two lawsuits, which claim the clubs used their photos without permission.

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