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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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Corbett Says Natural Gas Tax May Be in Future

But he has a different method in mind.

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In Comcast Controversy, Fired Customer Won’t Get Job Back

Accounting firm says Conal O’Rourke violated its ethics policy.

WATCH: Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Catch Gay-Bashing Suspects Was on The View Today

@FanSince09 chats with Rosie.

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The Monster We Celebrate on Columbus Day

Coard: America officially celebrates a man who raped and tortured his way into history.

Man Crush Monday

Adam J. Williams name-drops his five Philly dude crushes.

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LISTEN: Kerkstra Talks Philly Fracking Boom on Radio Times

Philly Mag’s deputy editor talked to Marty Moss-Coane this morning about Philly’s bold energy future.


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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Mo’ne Davis Named a “Most Influential Teen”

Not the cover of Time, but close.

Septa regional rail train
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Engineers, SEPTA Reach Agreement

“This agreement keeps the trains rolling in Philadelphia.”

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PHL Says It’s Prepared for Ebola

But there are no direct flights from West Africa.

It’s Hard Out There for a Gay Hookup App User

It’s killing our social game.

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Eagles Employee Says He Didn’t Cheer Cruz Injury

The cover of the New York Daily News notwithstanding.

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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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Police Cars Crash in Center City

At 21st and Spruce streets.

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Comcast Will Build an Amusement Park in Beijing

To be co-owned with consortium of four Chinese companies.

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Dead Man’s Daughter Explains “Jewboy” Obituary

“The name had to do with black curly hair,” she says.

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Anonymous Interview with a SEPTA Driver

What it’s really like on the streets.

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