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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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Boyd Theater May Be Renovated, At Long Last

Florida company wants eight screen and a restaurant.

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New Baby Smell is Real, and Addictive

How much will you pay to sniff a baby’s head?

Sims, McCarter to Introduce PA Marriage Equality Act

Could HB 1686 be the one that make same-sex marriage the law of the land?

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City Hall Will Attempt to Collect School Tax

Haven’t we heard this promise before? Do they mean it this time?

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Sandusky Won’t Get a New Trial

Appeals court says his conviction will stick.

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Free Orchestra Concert Tonight!

A union strike in New York is to your benefit.


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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Walmart Building Huge Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

The state becomes a leader in the warehouse sector.

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Man Builds Boat, Can’t Get It To Water

The insane saga of boatmaker Jonah Eaton

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Sixers’ Tank Job Is Incredibly Noble

Rebuilding effort is among mankind’s greatest tasks, ever.

Ray Emery
News

A (Not-So) Brief History of the Flyers’ Goalie Problem

A tradition continues.

Rep. Yanks Support of LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

He cites the tired trans “bathroom issue.”

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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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“Kansas City Chiefsteak” Awkwardly Honors Andy Reid

KC reminds new coach of old job with big, bad sandwich.

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Amaro: Phils Might Hire Stats Czar

Are the Phillies getting religion on statistical analysis? Don’t get your hopes up.

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Watch the New Philadelphia Arts Commercial

It makes the city seem beautiful and bohemian, no?

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Penn State Cancer Fighters Unwelcome in Newtown Township

The police would like college kids to raise anti-cancer donations elsewhere.

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