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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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Temple Announces Tuition Freeze and Additional Financial Aid

As universities nickel and dime students into canyons of post-graduation debt, there stands a beacon of light, which just happens to be in North Philly. […]

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City Council Officially Passes $3.6B Budget

Philadelphia’s City Council voted to officially pass the proposed $3.6 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill that raised property taxes 3.6 percent—and […]

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Celeb Scoop: Watch the Trailer for the Locally Filmed Silver Linings Playbook Starring Bradley Cooper

The Silver Linings Playbook Trailer. Angry Bradley Cooper. Upper Darby. Jennifer Lawrence. Collingswood. DeNiro. Eagles jersey. Community Cast Returns. The entire cast of the NBC […]

Americans Think Obama Would Handle an Alien Invasion Better Than Romney

Apparently, Americans would prefer to introduce other-worldly beings to Barack Obama if when the aliens land on Earth and inevitably say, “Take us to your […]

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El Wingador “Messed Up Big Time” and Wants to Keep Teens Out of Jail

Out on bail, local wing-eating personality El Wingador has issued a message to his friends, family and fans following his recent arrest for cocaine possession […]

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The Lesbian Dating Project

Rethinking romance in Philly


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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Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Call Out Chris Christie and PA House Majority Leader Mike Turzai

On Wednesday night, both of Comedy Central’s political funnymen took aim at local politicians as only they can. First, on the Daily Show, Jon Stewart […]

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SCOTUS Upholds Obamacare, Inky and Other Outlets Get It Wrong

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States voted to largely uphold the health care law that has been the central, legislative focus of […]

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Stonewall: 43 Years Later

The day that changed gay history

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Does She Look Like a Killer to You?

Two years ago, when I told people I knew I was getting a pit bull, reactions were pretty much evenly split between “Really? That’s great. […]

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Tyler Clementi’s Parents Open Up

Life without their gay son

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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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FCC Fines Comcast $800,000 for Violating NBCUniversal Deal

Comcast Corp. has been ordered to pay an $800,000 fine for violating the terms of its deal to acquire NBCUniversal. As a part of the […]

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Amtrak’s Philly-to-NYC Prices Are Outrageous

Toll Brothers is heading to New York to work on a big, new construction project. Good for them. I hope they succeed. The building industry has […]

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Vigil Planned for Shooting Victims

Violence against women in the spotlight

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So You Wish You Could Work From Home

A recent study revealed that a majority of people would give up certain perks—coffee, alcohol, and lunch breaks—to work from home. This marks the first […]

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