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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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The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Memorial Day weekend chills and fundraising thrills.

"Justice" engraved on Philadelphia's City Hall
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Philly Judge Admits He Lied to the FBI

He pleaded guilty today.

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Investigators: Organized Crime Dumping Dirty Dirt in New Jersey

A lot of contaminated soil allegedly ended up in South Jersey “within shouting distance of the Delaware River.”

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Jon Stewart’s Horse Wasn’t Shot by a Paintball Gun

But it was used for finger painting.

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Clarke Calls 3-Cent Soda Tax “Divisive,” Says It Won’t Pass

The mayor and City Council have just a few weeks left to sort out a budget. Can they do it?

Six packs of beer at Pennsylvania gas stations
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PLCB Approves Six-Pack Licenses at Gas Stations

Sheetz approves.


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.


Downey's - Front and South streets
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Who Uses Grubhub to Order Food from Downey’s?

We investigate.

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Audit: 42,000 Unanswered Calls to State Child Abuse Hotline

“Any single one of those calls could have led to a life or death situation for a child.”

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A Second-Grader Brought a Loaded Glock to School Today

The unnerving incident unfolded at Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter in Tioga.

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Welcome America Parade to Have First LGBT Float

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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Wildcats to Visit Obama Next Week

And Josh Hart is returning for his senior 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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Here’s How the SEPTA-Uber Connection Works

Follow these instructions to save hassle and money when riding Regional Rail this summer.

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Poll: Most in U.S. Don’t Know Puerto Ricans are Citizens

Vourvoulias: Members of Philly’s large Puerto Rican community don’t find that surprising at all.

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Cosby’s Defense Promotes Rape Culture

Fiorillo: Andrea Constand wasn’t on trial yesterday, but her credibility sure was.

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UD Student Charged for Pot-Laced Food Business

Like Froot Loops — but trippier.

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