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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.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

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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Capitol Building
News

Miriam Carey Was Unarmed When She Was Killed

Are journalists bored because she wasn’t a terrorist?

News

ABC Buys Kevin Hart Comedy

Philly-bred comedian is on a roll.

News

Overbrook Teen Recognized for Her Writing

Sojourner Ahebee is one of five students honored as a 2013 National Student Poet.

PHOTOS: Scenes from Indigo Ball 2013

Celebri-gays donned their snazziest threads for the annual fundraiser for William Way.

Septa regional rail train
News

What We’ll Miss About SEPTA Tokens

Complaining about them, for one. That’s just the start.

News

Pennsylvania Universities Losing Enrollment

Then again, enrollment is down everywhere.


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

Bill Marimow Has Not Left the Building

At press time, ousted Inky editor still in his office.

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WATCH: Bastards of Earle Sing Downtown Girl

Video features Rittenhouse Square, Magic Gardens.

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Temple Alcohol Enforcement Steps Back

Citations drop after record-setting start to the year.

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Bill Marimow Out at Inquirer

Or is he? Reports are conflicting.

Two-Thirds U.S. Catholics Side With Pope Over LGBT Issues

A new poll shows an upward-shifting opinion.

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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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Philly: File Your Property Tax Appeals Today

Hearings on these second-level appeals begin in January.

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Vick Remains Obvious Choice at QB

There is no controversy. Chip Kelly’s system works better with a runner under center.

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Flyers Coach Loses His Job

Bloodshed continues for Philly’s pro coaches.

Hey, You. With Your Nose in Your Cellphone.

You’re a bad person. And you’re turning me into one, too.

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