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Kami Verne
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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
News

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

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Do You Miss White Bread, Too?

Hingston: The staff of life was banished by science. Maybe science can bring it back.

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Cockfighting Ring Busted in Kensington

18 live roosters are seized.

Square One Coffee Opens in the Gayborhood

Photos of the new cafe in the John C. Anderson Apt. building.

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VIDEO: Man Punched at Trolley Stop

Random attack revives fears of “knockout game.”

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My Son Is Getting a Great Education in Philly Public Schools

Mathis: The bad news? There’s still a much bigger battle to be fought.

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John du Pont Stamp Could Sell for $20 Million at Auction

Millionaire murderer was also a stamp collector.


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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Chris Christie to Donors: “You’ll Get Over” Bridge Scandal

The Jersey governor works his charms at GOP gathering.

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Philly Archdiocese Sponsoring “March for Marriage” in D.C.

Archbishop Chaput urges parishioners to join bus fleet for national rally.

Septa regional rail train
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The Not-Quite SEPTA Strike: What They’re Saying

Workers had barely walked out before President Obama ordered them back.

Septa regional rail train

Obama Orders SEPTA Strikers Back to Work

All Regional Rail lines will be operational on Sunday.

Septa regional rail train
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UPDATE: SEPTA Regional Rail Is on Strike

Contingency plans have kicked in.

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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.


News

Flash Flood Watch Through Late Tonight in Philly, Surrounding Counties, Tri-State Area

National Weather Service with a drive-time warning into the evening.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Silk shirt man, boys in dresses, and the gayest Disney characters you’ll ever meet.

PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton at the Free Library

She was there today to sign copies of her new book.

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Penn Cops Increasing Patrols After Uptick in Bike Thefts

As usual, there is an increase of bike thefts at Penn.

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