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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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Atlantic City Is Not a Happy Place

Marks: But the struggling resort town has all the ingredients to be a happy place in the future.

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Controller: Combine Tourism Agencies into One Department

Visit Philadelphia and PHLCVB duplicate services, he says.

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City Union Approves New Contract

DC 33 members will get several raises.

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Court Will Hear Challenge to Philly’s Voting Machines

Critics say ballot integrity is at risk.

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Radnor Cop Commits Suicide Outside Police Station

Tragedy early Tuesday evening.

Giovanni’s Room to Re-Open Friday

Plus more gay things to do in Philly this week.


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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SEPTA Putting Up Suicide Prevention Signs

They’re going up at Norristown Station.

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Parents Sue Over Philly School Conditions

Parents United, seven parents file suit.

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Obama Will Need to Send American Soldiers to Iraq and Syria

Mendte: Will they be sent to prevent an attack on America, or in response to one?

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Discovery Channel Disses Comcast Merger

New York Post: Merged company could “collect an NSA-like treasure trove of viewer data.”

LONG WEEKEND: Los Angeles

10 gay things to do on your next trip to L.A.

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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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Another UPenn Student Commits Suicide

Daily Pennsylvanian reports on the school’s fourth student suicide this year.

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Penn Named No. 1 College in the Country

In the 2015 ranking released Monday by College Factual.

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People Are Still Victim Blaming Janay Rice?

Weymouth: At this point, a lot of parties owe her an apology. You’re probably one of them.

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In Praise of Mayor Nutter

Has he finally figured the formula for success?

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