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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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Meet Hot, Single Psychology Instructor Jeremy Tyler

A guy at the end of the bar.

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Watch: Powerful Philadelphians Insert Earbuds, Discuss School Crisis on HuffPo

30-minute Philly schools powwow on HuffPo Live. Feat. Councilman Jim Kenney, State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Public school teacher Mary Beth Hertz, and Christine Carlson, Founder […]

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Chris Christie, Doing a Debate, On a TV This Fall

Chris Christie today decided to accept matching public funds for his gubernatorial campaign, which will turn his $4.1 million in contributions into about $12 million, […]

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Video: The Obamas Have a New Dog

Meet Sunny, named after his cheerful disposition. Not his master’s initials, this time. What’s that? After playing golf for 72 hours he goes ahead and […]

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Bank of America Intern Dies After Working 3 Days Straight

Correlation is not causation, of course. But still, this looks bad. A 21-year-old who was interning at a London investment bank has died after reportedly […]

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South Jersey TD Bank Accounts Hacked

Have an account with TD Bank anywhere in South Jersey? Well we hate to break it to you… Police say they first heard from at […]

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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Dems Should Be Wary of a Hillary Coronation

Should Democrats continue with their coronation of Hillary Clinton as their nominee for 2016 — prior to any official primary — they run the risk […]

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Gay Luggage Essentials

Snag these 5 stylish must-packs.

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It’s Official: Kelly Names Vick Starter for Season

“He’s our starter for the season,” said Kelly of Vick. — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 20, 2013 Michael Vick names starter for opener against Redskins […]

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Montco vs. Tom Corbett Showdown Date Has Been Set

You may have heard that Montgomery County has been thumbing its nose at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, issuing same-sex marriage licenses in defiance of state law. […]

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6 Phantom SEPTA Subways, and Where to Find Them

The Roosevelt Boulevard subway isn’t the only rapid transit line Philadelphia was supposed to have but never got. There are actually a whole bunch of […]

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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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Shore Man Reunited with 50-Year-Old Message in a Bottle*

50 years have passed since I wrote my note… In 1963, a twelve-year-old boy cast a message in a bottle* while on vacation in Seaside […]

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Corbett Hires Tea Party Conspiracy Theorist at $70k/Yr

Here’s how to get a plum job in government: Spend four years railing against the government. Bucks County-based Ana Puig, a co-founder of the Kitchen […]

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Lincoln Was Shot With a Gun Made in NoLibs

Today’s random history lesson, brought to you by Jason Nark of the Daily News: Abe Lincoln was shot by a pistol manufactured in Northern Liberties. […]

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DOGTV: Television for Stay-at-Home Dogs

All hail the canine couch potato. Thanks to DOGTV, a satellite channel that launched Aug. 1 on Direct TV, a new breed will soon be […]

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