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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

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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

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Chase Utley Is a Meanie

So says MLB players

App for Philly’s Murals

From Bluecadet, MAP and ?uestlove

Phillies Mural on 24th Street

Art planned for Walnut Street Bridge

Vernon Announces Campaign

Will vie for GOP Senate nom

Film Preview: Tanner Hall

Lesbian drama at a boarding school

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Get Your LGBT History

Equality Forum honors icons

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

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.

Carl Lewis Back On Ballot

For real this time

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Boyz II Men With Bieber

The Bieb and the Boyz

Phillies 2012 Schedule

Team releases info

Philly Fans Are Obnoxious

So says Jay Mohr

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Q&A: Doogie Horner

The comedian talks Kuwait and David Oh

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

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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