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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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Kennett Square Girl’s American Idol Audition

Harry Connick Jr. loved her.

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2 South Jersey 7-Elevens Robbed at Same Time

Two Mount Laurel locations were hit this morning.

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Penn Law Student, Once Homeless, Seeks State Office

Dafan Zhang seeks Democratic nomination to be state representative.

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Liquor Privatization May Happen Soon—But Slowly

Compromise plan would sell stores in “multi-step process.”

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Advocates Hope New Gay Marriage Court Rulings a Preview for Pennsylvania

Utah and Oklahoma courts have legalized gay marriage. Are we next?

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Cash Gifts Banned for City Employees

But they can still accept gifts.


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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Comcast Eyes Time Warner’s Biggest Markets

Philly-based cable company targets New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

Philly Top Model Contestant Releases New Song

And it’s pretty damn good.

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WHYY to Host New Public Radio “Journalism Center”

In-depth, collaborative journalism is planned.

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Blagojevich Prosecutor Sets Sights on Christie

Bridgegate isn’t going away, folks.

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Wilmington Police Offer History of Cops and Donuts

There’s actually a good reason the stereotype got started.

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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.


New Gay Visit Philly Ad Could Be Gayer

Two men in one photo doesn’t = gay.

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Charlie Manuel Is Coming Back to the Phillies

Will take an undetermined front office job.

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Can the Phillies Contend? Ruben Amaro Thinks So.

And he’s ticked at your lack of faith.

Ask a Food Expert

Here some of Philadelphia’s top chefs share their opinions

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