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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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Is Philly Doing Enough to Save Cardiac Arrest Victims?

Ryan Gillyard’s tragic death one year ago might have been prevented if the city had better protocols for treating cardiac arrest.

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57 Painted Donkeys Are Going to Be Displayed Throughout Philly for the DNC

They’ll be at the Independence Beer Garden, Art Museum, Comcast Plaza, the Porch at 30th Street Station and many more places.

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Five Reasons African-Americans Need to Stop Drinking the Poisonous Clinton Kool-Aid

Coard: Reject the labeling of Blacks as super-predators by voting for a super president for Blacks. Vote Bernie!

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Standard Tap Sous Chef Heroically Defends NoLibs Against Evil Car Alarm

His weapon of choice? A marker and post-it notes. Lots of post-it notes.

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Did Accused Cop Shooter Smuggle a Gun Into Jail?

A female prisoner told cops that Scott Griffin had hidden a gun in a trashcan when he was locked up in March.

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Op-Ed: Why Philly Should Expand the Property Tax Abatement

Domb: Critics of my proposal to extend the 10-year tax abatement say it will encourage developers to charge homeowners more. That’s dead wrong.


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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Drexel Grad Killed By Hit and Run Driver On Market Street

Jamal Morris was riding his bike when struck.

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What Spring Sounds Like in Windows-Open South Philly

Weymouth: You haven’t lived in a Philly rowhouse until you’ve heard Hot Cross Buns butchered on a clarinet.

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Flyers, Philly Fans Embarrass Selves in Playoff Loss

It was a bad night.

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Bill Green to Challenge SRC Ouster in Court

“I am now fighting Governor Wolf’s action in court.”

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Alleged Gunman, Cohort Arrested in Cop Shooting

The man who allegedly shot Officer James McCullough Sunday was locked up last month on gun charges.

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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.


Phillie Phanatic vs. Tommy Laswordfish
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WATCH: Phillie Phanatic Faces Off Against Tommy Laswordfish

It was the Phanatic’s birthday yesterday!

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Hillary Will Campaign in Philly on Wednesday

Clinton will hold an event on Wednesday, April 20th, at The Fillmore

Pope Francis Disappoints With Trans Comments

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Dad Charged With Shooting 4-Year-Old Daughter

Maurice Phillips had recently posted photos of guns to his Facebook.

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