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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

Longform

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
News

PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

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The Philly Outrage Meter

What were Philadelphians upset about this week?

News

5 Myths About ISIS and Iraq

Freind: Why putting U.S. troops on the ground is a huge mistake.

News

Moving Company: More People Moving to Philly Than Out

City ranks 12th for inbound moves.

News

Tom Corbett: “Dead Man Walking”

The latest poll is just more bad news for the governor.

News

Union: Politics Guided Jersey Pension Investments

New Jersey AFL-CIO complains that state dollars are going to GOP donors.

Our Night Out at The Pyramid Club

Gay Philly played 52 stories above ground!


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

Renaming Philly’s Neighborhoods

McQuade: No, Fishtown isn’t becoming “Northern Liberties II.” But …

Our Editor is Getting Married!

Josh is about to tie the knot!

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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Revel Bidder: If It Doesn’t Work, I’ll Implode Building

He plans to pay $90 million.

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State Senate to Consider Medical Marijuana

Pharmaceutical companies are among the bill’s biggest opposition.

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Jersey Lawmakers Advance Domestic Violence Bills

New standards approved with the Ray Rice case still in the news.

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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.


School District of Philadelphia
News

Council Won’t Put SRC Vote to Public

Resolution would’ve asked state to return Philly schools to local control.

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3 Reasons to End the Pa. Death Penalty

Mathis: It’s expensive. We never use it. Why keep it?

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UPDATE: South Philly Stabbing Now Being Treated as a Suicide

The 48-year-old teacher died this afternoon.

BEWARE: Your Fruit Fly is Not Your Friend

“They’re everywhere, they love us, and I want them to get the hell away from me.”

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