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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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Sixers Hire Two To Front Office

According to reports from Jeff Zillgitt and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have made two additions to their front office.

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DA: Man Stole $900K from Farm to Buy Luxury Cars, Vacation

He also allegedly spent $16K at Tiffany’s.

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Eagles Need to Give Sam Bradford What He Wants

Missanelli: A Bradford holdout brings nothing but negativity and distractions.

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Q&A: James Mergiotti, President of Center City’s Peirce College

On heading up a small college in a city with such large educational institutions.

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Rockets Interview Mike D’Antoni

According to a report by Marc Stein of ESPN, Sixers associate head coach Mike D’Antoni has interviewed for the Rockets vacant head coaching job.

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3 Men Wanted for Assaulting School Police Officers

Look at these new images of the suspects.


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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Seven Theories You Might Not Know About Where the Word “Hoagie” Comes From

iStockphoto.com | Jack Puccio We were really hoping we’d be able to trace a Native American origin for the word “hoagie” in celebration of National […]

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Council Slams DA Over Porngate Prosecutors

Cindy Bass and Helen Gym criticized Seth Williams for employing three men tied to the Porngate scandal.

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PHOTOS: Soda-Tax Opponents Rallied at City Hall

Scenes from Wednesday’s protest.

OPINION: It’s Time to Ban “No Fats, No Fems”

The body-shaming phrase is an embarrassment to our community.

Beer Gardens Are Great, But the Lantern Festival Is An Outrage?

Op-ed: There’s a double standard in our discourse over public space.

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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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Better Elections Coalition Calls for End of City Commissioners

And no, it isn’t just about ousting no-show Chairman Anthony Clark.

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Philly Latinos React as Trump Becomes GOP’s Face

Vourvoulias: Ted Cruz, and now John Kasich, has bowed out of the race. Here’s what people are saying.

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Police Will Likely Face Questions Over Overbrook Shooting

It was one of two police-involved shootings overnight.

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Big Q BBQ Roasts Sam Bradford With Sandwich

Each ingredient nods to his trade demands and subpar play.

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