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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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Muslim Man Sues Whole Foods Over Prayers at Work

“This is not a mosque,” he was allegedly told.

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Pilot Error May Have Contributed to Katz Crash

The NTSB issues its first report.

Gay Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Saint Harridan Pop-Up, Thank Goddess It’s OMG comes to an end, the Legendary Crystal Ball and more.

News Quiz: Corbett, Christie, Ridge, Pope Francis

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending June 13th

Seven days of politics, religion and really haute cuisine.

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Gunman Steals Two Guns from Man Outside Gun Range

Lots of guns.

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Mathis Trolls Media with Fake $64K Receipt

An Eagles offensive lineman has fun with the media.


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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Feds: Social Worker Sold IDs of Foster Kids to Tax Prep Company

So they could be falsely claimed as dependents.

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New York’s 30 Rock Building Will Get Comcast’s Brand

A peacock will face Philadelphia.

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Jersey Shore Smoking Ban Has a Gigantic Loophole

Miller: There’s just no such thing as an 80-percent smoking ban.

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Terry Gross vs. Hillary Clinton On NPR’s Fresh Air

Our local NPR host wins.

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30th Street Station to Be Renamed After Bill Gray

Chaka Fattah expects action on his bill by August.

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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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Special Treatment for Mondesire Daughter?

Bail reduced, told to stay off Twitter.

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Mayor Nutter’s 5 Strongest Statements Against Paid Sick Leave

What changed? The law’s possible impact on his legacy, for one.

Philadelphia School District Building
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Pa. to Change Way Schools Are Funded?

A new commission will study the issue.

New Gay Beach Opening in Atlantic City

A whole new reason to “Do AC”?

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