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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.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

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
News

PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

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Temple Is Holding a Marijuana 101 Class Next Year

No, it’s not a how-to class.

News

ThinkFest Preview: John Middleton on Innovation

He’ll do a Q&A on November 15th.

News

6 Years Ago Today, Roy Halladay Threw a Playoff No-Hitter

Watch the final out here.

News

Penn Students Are Tinder’s Hottest Ivy Leaguers

In case Penn students need anything else to boast about.

News

Helen Gym Says This Food Truck Is Racist

But the owners of Wheely Wheely Good don’t see what all the fuss is about.

Protesters Disrupt Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Award Ceremony

The demonstration also called out Philadelphia FIGHT’s executive director and ICandy.


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.


News

Ride the Ducks Operations in Philly “Suspended Indefinitely”

The amphibious tourist boats had been involved in two fatal accidents in the city.

News

Likes and Dislikes: Embiid’s Debut

Joel Embiid showcased the ability to dominate down low and stretch the defense in his preseason debut.

School District of Philadelphia

Two School Reform Commission Members Resign

The departures give the Democratic mayor and governor a chance to remake the SRC.

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Sheena Parveen Is Leaving NBC 10

She’s taking a job in D.C.

News

PPA Announces Crackdown on Uber and Lyft, Waives Some Taxi Regs

All good things come to an end.

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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.


Philadelphia magazine writer Dan McQuade plays table tennis against 2015 Pan American Games champion Yue Wu
News

I Played Table Tennis Against an Olympian in a Shopping Mall

Guess how it went.

ACT UP Supports Resignation Call

The AIDS coalition has joined other groups asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.

News

Embiid’s Debut a Success

Joel Embiid finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds in 13 minutes of playing time in his first taste of NBA action.

News

Joel Embiid to Make NBA Debut

Joel Embiid will make his NBA (preseason) debut tonight against the Boston Celtics.

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