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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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SEPTA and the Villanova Parade

Increased service on some routes and detours on others. Oh, and expect a heavy commute.

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Poll: Kasich the Only GOP Who Could Win Pa.

But he’s trailing Trump among primary voters. Clinton’s got a slight edge over Sanders.

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Mayor Kenney Ducks Cataldi Question About The Roots and July 4th

He does reveal that the Parkway concert will celebrate Gamble & Huff.

Jim Gardner - Action News - 1985 - 2016 Villanova
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Jim Gardner Barely Looks Any Different 31 Years Later

Action News has moved to HD, and Jim Gardner’s mustache is a different color. That’s about the only difference.

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Penn Vet Students to Learn on Jon Stewart’s Farm

The comedian and his wife are starting an animal sanctuary.

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Sixers Avoid Futility Mark

Victory over Pelicans ensures they won’t tie record for worst 82-game season.


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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What Villanova’s Win Means for a Philly Hoops Fan

McQuade: I’ve been rooting for all the city basketball schools for decades. I never thought I’d get to see one of them win it all.

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This Cool New Tool Lets You Look Up the Salaries of City Workers

Open data advocates fought for years to make the information public.

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Why Pennsylvania’s Party-Switching Data Was Off

The deadline to change political parties was last week.

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Is Pa. House Rushing Controversial Abortion Bill?

A vote on legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks could happen as early as Wednesday.

Equality PA Endorses Hillary Clinton

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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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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Philly to Hold Center City Parade for Villanova on Friday

It will go from 20th and Market to Dilworth Park, starting at 1 p.m.

Atlantic City beach at night
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State Sues Atlantic City as Finances Unravel

Lawsuit says money should go to schools, not employees.

Insider: Allan Domb’s Truly Awful Idea

Ruben: Councilman Domb has a plan to incentivize development in struggling neighborhoods. Too bad it won’t work.

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Villanova Canceled Classes Today

That buzzer beater keeps paying off for ’Nova students.

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