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

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Rename the Redskins? Rename the Eagles.

Here’s why the team’s name is offensive.

West Philly Building Collapse
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Building Collapses in West Philly

Witness says demolition was being conducted by L&I after he called 911.

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Macy’s Will Open Thanksgiving, Breaking With Tradition

After 155 years, Macy’s will joins stores that start Black Friday on Thursday.

News

Is a Con Artist Scamming Center City?

Reddit sounds alert for Rittenhouse area.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: D. Bruce Hanes

Words from the MontCo official who briefly legalized gay marriage.

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ABC Covers Shocking Philly Police Video

Pressure builds over “stop and frisk” tactics.


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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Rush Limbaugh Returns to 1210 AM

Philly talk radio station brings Limbaugh back to the fold.

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Nutter Won’t Open Historic Sites in Philadelphia

Local dollars won’t be used for federal sites.

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Comcast Could Offer Netflix on Your TV

The Internet, TV are almost the same thing.

U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING
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Shutdown Now Weakening U.S. Abroad

This from the people who flipped out over Benghazi.

DO THIS: TOY 2013

Details on the annual fundraiser for kids with HIV/AIDS.

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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.


Cop video screen shot
News

When Did the Cops in the Infamous YouTube Video Become So Mean?

“Did the job grind them down?”

News

One Year After Sandy, Shore Still Recovering

Money has been paid out, but still lags.

Philadelphia School Closings Photo Collective Finkle
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Photo Exhibit Documents Last Days of Philly Schools

Welcome to the new, apocalyptic normal.

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More Point Breeze/Ori Feibush Drama

Community group releases new discursive screed against the developer.

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