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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

Latest Stories

Philly Pride Sucks?

Let’s do something about it.

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Police: Woman Stole Wallets from Purses at Wegmans

The thief struck when purses were left unattended.

Marriage Equality Passes on Final Fantasy 14

Same-sex couples can tie the knot on the popular PSN game series.

News

Haverford Grad Campaign Manager Deletes His Facebook Page

Zachary Werrell scrubbed his profile of political rants after his candidate, Dave Brat, upset House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

News

Who Didn’t Get Money Because Peace Not Guns Did?

Skwire: Who suffered because Kenyatta Johnson’s unregistered nonprofit received funds? Legit nonprofits.

Hillary Clinton Gave Russian Officials Hell Over Anti-Gay Laws

“I’ve gotten into shouting matches.”


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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Toomey, Casey Vote Same Way on Bill

A rare case of bipartisan legislation in the Senate.

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McGinty Running for Pa. Democratic Chair

She has the support of former rival Tom Wolf.

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Chester Residents Protest NYC Trash

400,000 tons come into the city already.

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Ex-Philly Cop Sues City, Police

He says he was stopped and frisked because he’s black.

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The Last Days of the Philadelphia Inquirer?

Mathis: Can this increasingly bizarre tale possibly have a happy ending?

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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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Chaput: “Good Reason” to Believe Pope Will Visit Philly in 2015

Makes statement at Conference of Catholic Bishops in New Orleans.

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It’s Not Just the Sixers: Jersey Is Paying Big to Lure New Jobs

Subsidies for private businesses have soared under Chris Christie.

Septa regional rail train
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3 Reasons Traveling in the Philly Region Is About to Hurt

Road work and labor problems could create headaches.

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Corbett, Wolf Talk Environment in First Joint Appearance

Don’t call it a debate. But did either man get the upper hand?

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