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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.


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

Latest Stories

Singapore Math in the Burbs

Episcopal, Neshaminy adopt program

News

Does Bachmann Judge Gays?

The GOP candidate faces questions

Parents Camp Out to Register

Sleep on sidewalk at Penn Alexander

News

William Way Withdraws From Senior Housing

It was a unanimous vote

News

Kyle Kendrick, Pitching Savior

He’s the key to winning the World Series

News

Clerk Won’t Sign Marriage License

Is religious freedom really the excuse?


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

The Mayor’s Flash Mob Mop-Up

Why the weekend’s strategy won’t work

News

Work Sucks, Get Over It

Even fun jobs require effort

Morning Scoop: No Flash-Mobs

Plus: South Jersey floods

News

Philly and Urban Camping: Perfect Together

S’mores along the Schuylkill! C’mon, everybody!

Vai Sikahema Talks Mormons

Wants to dispel racial myths

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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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I am Trans

Transgender people share their stories

SEPTA Route Changes

Plan Philly breaks ’em down

Police Commish Live Chats

Talks flash-mobs

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