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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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Legislators Approve Bill Limiting Police Transparency

The ACLU has condemned the bill.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

AIDS Law Project is throwing the third-annual “Boo at Bahdeebahdu.”

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Did Tarnished Philly Judge Violate Code of Conduct by Donating to Trump?

Allan Tereshko gave $1,000 to Trump this year, which appears to be a no-no under the Code of Judicial Conduct.

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Amtrak to Pay $265 Million to Settle Claims

A lawyer for passengers of Amtrak Train 188 called the settlement “historic.”

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Poll: 1 Percent of African-Americans in Pa. Are Voting for Trump

For Hillary Clinton, it’s 90 percent.

Opinion

Don’t Blame Donald Trump for Donald Trump

Hingston: Who besides a narcissist could stand running for office today?


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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Dick Yuengling Supports Trump, and Beer Fans Aren’t Happy About It

And a lot of beer fans aren’t happy about it.

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Sixers Fall to Thunder 103-97

Despite 20 points and 7 rebounds from Joel Embiid, the Sixers fell to the Thunder 103-97, blowing a late fourth quarter lead. That’s okay.

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Villanova Student Arrested for Campus Upskirt Videos, Child Porn

The Delco D.A. says 19-year-old Vincent Kane took photos of girls as young as 12.

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Here’s How Screwed We Are If SEPTA Workers Strike

A guide to the coming chaos.

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76ers Season Preview

How will the season unfold for Brett Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers? We focus on 10 pressing questions about the upcoming 2016-17 season.

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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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Police Name Suspect in Union League Staircase Vandalism

Police are seeking 50-year-old Reginald Phillips.

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Hundreds Pack Gayborhood Racism Hearing

The PCHR will take testimony for the next week.

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WATCH: SUV-Assisted Smash-and-Grab at Boyds Center City

Suspects backed a car into the store window to gain access.

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Four Philly Colleges Made World’s Best List

One is obvious. Did yours make the cut?

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