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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

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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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Philly Gays Get a Taste of Flavors of the Avenue

Photos from the East Passyunk taste fest.

News

Rowhome Collapses in Strawberry Mansion

NBC 10: At least two hurt.

News

Comcast Today: Is the Merger Bad for Hispanics?

Univision’s CEO thinks so.

Wale to Perform Free “Hip-Hop for Philly” Concert

A show to motivate Philly youth to get tested.

How to Recall a Philly Politician: You Can’t

Turns out you really can’t fight City Hall.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Ruling Axing Pa. Voter Id Reaffirmed

Bernard McGinley upholds January ruling.


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

That Time Nixon Showed Up at the Vet

He and Spuds MacKenzie were two late 1980s visitors.

News

Why the Rush to Revive All-Night Subway Service?

Smith: Yes, it’s great. But SEPTA continues to ignore other, more under-served areas.

News

Wire Problems Snarl Amtrak Service

Expect heavy delays going south from Philly.

News

CHOP Doctor Challenges Vaccine Denialism on Colbert

Infectious diseases spreading because parents won’t vaccinate children, he says.

News

Donald Sterling’s Rich White Guy Problem

Mathis: Clippers owner isn’t just wrong on race. He’s bad on class issues, too.

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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.


Medical Marijuana Activists Plan Sit-In at Corbett’s Office

Threat comes as medical professionals say benefits indeterminate.

News

Rain Expected to Soak Philly

From the same system that spawned tornadoes in the South.

News

The PPA Wants to Enrage You With Higher Fees … for the Kids

Proceeds would go to fund Philly schools.

News

Kane Will Turn Over Sting Files, After All

Says “issues have been resolved” with D.A. Seth Williams.

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