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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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Insecurity in A Swimsuit

It was a bad night at the community pool. Bad because there were black clouds creeping overhead. Bad because it was less than 70 degrees […]

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Dark Knight Massacre Suspect Wants to Know Why He’s in Jail

James Holmes—the man suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more in the Aurora, Colorado shooting at The Dark Knight Rises premiere—is apparently claiming […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Fresh Surprises at Rittenhouse Tavern

Nicholas Elmi is no stranger to the haunts of the landed gentry. Before becoming executive chef at the original Le Bec Fin (where he spent […]

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Jersey’s Secret Service Band

Years before a group of randy agents in their namesake organization made the word “Cartagena” synonymous with rollicking good times, the two-man New Jersey-based entity […]

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Off the Cuff: August 2012

It’s as if a disease is spreading coast to coast, popping up in villages and cities in every state: Profligate spending by our politicians and […]

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Pennsylvanians Disagree With the Removal of the Paterno Statue

A new poll from the folks at Public Policy Polling indicates that Pennsylvanians disagree with Penn State’s removal of the Joe Paterno statue that stood […]


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.


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Christie for Prez in 2016?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie decided not to run for president in 2012. There was much speculation that he was on the short list to […]

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Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis to Come to the Constitution Center

Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis will be in Philadelphia on July 31st (this coming Tuesday) to stump for their upcoming film The Campaign. The actors […]

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Bloggers Want to Get Rid of Plastic Bags

The folks behind Green Philly Blog have dedicated their Thursday to drawing attention to the issue of plastic bags in Philadelphia. Three years ago, a […]

More Than 1,000,000 PA Voters Don’t Have Proper ID

A University of Washington professor testified on Thursday in Commonwealth Court on the issue of Pennsylvania’s new Voter ID law. The professor testified that over […]

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Local Gymnast Featured in Out Mag

The former Mr. Gay gets personal

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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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Celeb Scoop: Anthony Bourdain Lost a Bet to Michael Solomonov

Where in the World Was Anthony Bourdain? He was at the Pen & Pencil and had to do a shot of hot dog water after […]

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Sandusky Scandal’s “Victim 2” Comes Forward, Plans to Sue Penn State

A man claiming to be the unknown victim abused by Jerry Sandusky in a Penn State shower has reportedly come forward and plans to sue […]

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Gay Marriage Makes $275 Million for New York

It just makes economic sense

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Guy Punched Theater Employee When Told He Can’t Bring His Dog to the Movies

Police have released a sketch of a suspect who supposedly punched a theater employee in Doylestown in early July. The man was reportedly told that […]

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