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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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Mayoral Wild Card Ken Trujillo Enters Race

Kerkstra: Lots to like, lots to question.

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Last Night, I Wanted to Bash the Gay-Bashers

Kruger: A similar experience I had 10 years ago fueled my own, personal rush to judgment.

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The Taney Dragons Now Have Their Own Week

It’s this one!

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Cigarette Tax Vote Delayed Until Monday

The $2-a-pack tax would fund Philly schools.

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Joe Biden Comment Called Offensive

He used ‘Shylocks’ in a speech.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Cece Rex shares her local #WCW picks.


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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Lynne Abraham to Run for Mayor

The former DA is likely to announce formally in November.

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Nutter, Union in Dispute Over $2.88 Million

Labor peace in Philadelphia was short-lived.

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High School Uses Breathalyzer on Students at Football Game

Everyone passed.

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What Should a Redesigned LOVE Park Look Like?

Bridget Barber of PennPraxis wants the public’s help shaping the park’s future.

Queer Pop-Up Book Store Series Begins This Weekend

So you can get your gay-read on.

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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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Chip Kelly’s Secret Weapons: College Professors

He’s brought in several.

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On the Stupidity of the La Viola “Boycott”

Fiorillo: Let’s set the record straight.

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Pa. Bill Would Allow NRA to Sue Over Gun Laws

It would automatically give them standing.

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4 Cases of Enterovirus Seen at CHOP

Don’t panic.

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