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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

Latest Stories

Adam Joseph Leaving TV to Be a Full-Time Dad

At least until January.

People Are Peeing on This Ben Franklin Statue A Lot

Six have been cited this semester already.

News

In Support of the Death Penalty

Here are two people who need to die.

Philanthropy Friday

A spotlight on ACLU of Pennsylvania with Reggie Shuford.

News

Upon Further Review, Nick Foles Is Not the Eagles Quarterback of the Future

Now it’s Mark Sanchez’s turn.

News

New Tumblr Shows the City Hall “Parking Lot

So many cars!


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

Playing TAPS for Crime in Delaware

Mendte: Data-driven policing may shut down crime before it gets serious.

Philly Marks 50th Anniversary of First LGBT Protests

Plans laid out for next year’s celebration.

Philadelphia School District Building
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State Finally Releases School Test Scores

Central dropped 300 places in the rankings.

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Federal Charges Filed Against Kidnapping Suspect

Meanwhile, police are praising the victim’s spirit.

News

Tom Wolf Won’t Take State Paycheck

He’ll return the cash or give it to charity.

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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.


News

Corbett: Paterno Firing Probably Wrong

“They probably shouldn’t have fired him. They probably should have suspended him.”

News

Bill Would Require “Labor Peace” at City-Subsidized Hotels

Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. says the requirement would protect taxpayers.

News

In Praise of Surveillance Cameras

They helped bring Carlesha Freeland-Gaither home.

Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Bans in Four States

Bummer news in the fight for marriage equality.

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