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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.


News

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

Man Crush Monday: Matthew Ray

He even includes stalking music!

News

Comcast Says You Can Keep Your Tor

Refutes reports the company would cut off users of the privacy-enhancing browser.

News

John Baer Wrote Today’s Funniest Line About Pennsylvania Politics

On the lessons Gov. Corbett has learned in politics.

News

Ramsey Promises Police Won’t Arrest Pot Users

But Chicago experience shows it’s not that easy.

Gals Fall Fashion for $70 Or Less

Our gay picks that won’t break your piggy bank.

News

(UPDATE) Urban Outfitters Apologizes for Bloody Kent State Shirts

Philly-based company causes outrage — yaaaaaaawn — again.


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

ACLU Sues Police for Using Force to Stop Photos of Arrest

It’s the fifth such lawsuit against Philly police.

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David Sirota on New Jersey’s Risky Pension Investments

Did Christie allies steer state money to Wall Street?

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Man Tries to Stop Domestic Assault, Gets Assaulted

It happened to the editor of Geekadelphia.

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Council May Debate PGW Sale in October

A week at the end of the month has been blocked out on Council schedule.

The Sexiest HIV/AIDS Fundraiser Ever

A Broadway hunk bares it all.

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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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Funeral Scheduled for Trooper in Barracks Shooting

Meanwhile, the manhunt goes on.

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Rutgers Fans Wear “Ped State” Shirts

And Rutgers posts the photos to its official Facebook page.

Gay Things To Do in Philly This Week

From storytelling to jazz, we’ve got the list.

News

Sheinelle Jones to Anchor Today Weekends

She spent nine years at “Good Day Philadelphia.”

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