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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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Reports: Explosions at Boston Marathon [Updated]

According to reports, two exposions occurred around 2:50 p.m. today at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The explosions, according to NBC Sports, happened […]

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Of Course the State’s Website Crashes On Tax Day [Updated]

Pennsylvania has been lauded by the Tax Foundation (they study taxes) as having one of the very most transparent state websites in the country, when […]

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SugarHouse Penalized for Polluting Delaware River

Is this what SugarHouse meant when they pledged to expand their presence on the Delaware River? By dumping construction materials in the Delaware River? Prosecutors […]

Leading Ladies

Mazzoni announces Elixr nominees.

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Nobody Loves Philly: Maria Sharapova Edition

Philly.com reports that tennis star Maria Sharapova has thumbed her nose at Philly, by declining to sell her new line of lip-themed candies–Sugarpova–to any local […]

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George W. Bush Opens Up About Painting Hobby

Time for an update on George W. Bush’s oil-painting habit. First, the shower/bath shots. Then the cats and dogs. Now, W. himself (rather than hacker […]


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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Rutgers’ Mike Rice Still Coaching…12-Year-Old Girls

Since being fired from Rutgers for verbally and physically abusing his players, Mike Rice has kept busy coaching his daughter’s AAU team of 12-year-old girls. […]

TV Alert

Robbie Rogers on Nightline.

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The Brooklyn Flea Is Coming to Philadelphia

If you’ve spent any time in New York City in recent years, you should know that the five-year-old Brooklyn Flea is one of the coolest […]

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Pundit Extraordinaire Dick Morris Makes His Philly Radio Debut

Today, dearly departing for satellite radio Michael Smerconish has officially been succeeded by Dick Morris, the fired Fox News pundit who should be forever remembered […]

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How Many People Were Shot in Philly Last Night?

Even though it’s vacation season, I have grown to hate the summer. It’s an eerie time of year. Each morning, the news reports stories about […]

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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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The New Inquirer and Daily News Websites Are Finally Live! [Updated]

The brand-spankin’ new websites for the Inky and the Daily News are officially live. As my colleague Joel Mathis noted last week, the DN, decked out […]

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Monday Kickstarter

Nike wants first gay pro athlete and more!

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Roy Halladay Can’t Beat the Calendar

Here’s a little history lesson for everybody hoping that Doc Halladay’s 2-1 mastering of the fetid Marlins is an indication that he will spend the […]

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April 30th: Hooters Appreciation Day

Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach is, apparently, a big Hooters fan, referring to the Philadelphia-born band that gave us such catchy 1980s tunes as “And […]

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