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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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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Training for Broad Street: Jenna Bergen’s Daily Running Diary

Week 9Monday, March 1So today is my first official training run. I’ll admit that two weeks ago, when I announced to everyone that I’ll be […]

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Where Is Toni Lee Sharpless?

Eileen Law has very long white-blond hair and dazzling teeth. Lately, she has spent a lot of time in Camden, especially at Broadway and Atlantic, […]

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Philly’s Best First-Date Restaurants

Hey Monica, My friend had a few dates with a guy. It was nothing serious and they stopped dating. Can I ever accept a date […]

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What to Do This Weekend

Welcome to the much-anticipated debut of Spring. After you’ve strolled Kelly Drive and picnicked in the park, I’ve got some great going-out suggestions. And it’s […]

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The Friday Movie Blog

My Grading System G — Glorious PG — Pretty Great R — Run of the mill NC-17 — Not a Classic Unrated — Un-Rentable THIS […]

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The Promise Fulfilled

Three years ago, I wrote a piece for the magazine about Rick Jackson and Antonio “Scoop” Jardine. The pair, friends since middle school, were then […]


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.


Obama Picks ’Nova for the Final Four

Camille Barnett Steps Down. Does this mark a new day, new way for the Nutter administration? [Inky, DN] Phillies Stop Season Ticket Sales. The Fightin’s […]

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Garbage Out, Garbage In

People were mean to me yesterday. Really, really mean. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this position. Elementary school? High school? One […]

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What to Do Tonight

To all you parents out there who haven’t picked up your Taylor Swift tickets yet (including the one who just called me all stressed out […]

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Do Humans Cause Global Warming? I Have No Idea

There is a story about the great Greek philosopher Socrates who went on a search for the wisest man. During a long journey visiting scholars, […]

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119 Words You Can’t Say on TV

News item: Tribune CEO Randy Michaels last week issued a list of 119 words and phrases forbidden to be said on air by reporters at […]

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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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60 Seconds with Preston & Steve

Listen now. Hear PRESTON & STEVE weekday mornings at 93.3 WMMR.

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Dan Robrish Is Alive and Well and Living in Elizabethtown

At 1508 South Street, just across from the famed dive Bob & Barbara’s, there sits a strange little, badly carpeted bar named Tritone, one of […]

Whether you want a mini-vacay, a long time away, or a quick local pick-me-up, travel editor Christine Speer has rounded up ten great spots that’ll make you feel amazing — and your skin look even better.

Recently, while enjoying my warm-oil seashell massage in a peaceful Anguillan resort spa (details on that heavenly trip in a moment, Healthy Lifers), I had […]

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What to Do Tonight

I guess it’s St. Paddy’s Day today, judging by all the green on the bus this morning. But I distinctly remember being stuck behind the […]

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