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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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Penn Student’s Death Still Under Investigation

Homicide detectives are examining Amanda Hu’s death.

Settlement May Recognize Last Year’s MontCo Gay Marriages

Twenty-seven couples awaiting a judge’s answer.

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WATCH: Don Tollefson Talks About Guilty Plea

“I just want to make amends.”

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Big Leagues Sue Jersey Over Sports Betting

Gov. Christie told casinos and racetracks earlier this month that it is legal.

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Judge: Email Scandal Could Spread to Judiciary

Chief Justice Ronald Castille wants to know if judges exchanged the “racy” emails.

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Councilwoman Decries “Scare Tactics” in PGW Sale

Tasco says UIL Holdings radio ad “is not in good taste.”


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.


Man Crush Monday

Party producer Josh Schonewolf on his local dude crushes.

Philadelphia + a Pipeline (or Two) = America’s Next Energy Hub

About 1,400 miles from Philadelphia, at the northern edge of the Louisiana bayou, lies a spaghetti junction of steel tubing called Henry Hub, where 13 […]

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Will Carl Icahn Save the Taj Mahal Casino?

Report says he’s weighing $100 million bid.

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Council Delays PGW Sale Review

Now expected in mid-October.

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(UPDATE) Penn Student Dead of Apparent Suicide

University has been expanding its counseling outreach.

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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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WATCH: Is This the Coolest Moment From the Puerto Rican Day Parade?

Al Día says this Instagram video is a hit.

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In Pennsylvania, Heroin is Cheaper and Easier to Get Than Alcohol

And overdose deaths are rising.

Does Fighting Hate Crimes With Hate Speech Really Help?

What do we gain by vilifying Kathryn Knott?

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America’s Worst City for Bike Thefts

Philly is a great city for bike lovers — and an even better one for bike thieves.

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