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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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New N.C. Anti-Gay Law Faces Court Challenge

Plus more LGBTQ news from around the country.

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Najee Rivera Murder Suspect Added to Philly’s Most Wanted List

Police are looking for Khalil Henderson.

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Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the PA Primary

You can even do it online.

Brandon Brooks: Wawa Is The Truth
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New Eagles Offensive Lineman: “Wawa Is The Truth”

Brandon Brooks is getting off on the right foot in Philadelphia.

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Penn Prof: “Don’t Grade Schools on Grit”

Angela Duckworth popularized the idea of “grit.” Now, she says, it’s being misused.

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
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So, Can Villanova Win It All?

The Wildcats lost big to Oklahoma the last time the teams played. But things will be different on Saturday.


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.


Council Holds Hearing on Youth Gun Violence

On the scene at City Hall.

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Kenney Defends Soda Tax

The Scoop: “Big Soda has a lot of money.”

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Jerry Colangelo’s Impact On Free Agency

Even with Jerry Colangelo in the organization, the Sixers will have to overpay to make a splash in free agency. And that’s okay.

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Sixers Drop 8th Straight

The Sixers found a new and innovative way to collapse in their 108-105 loss to the Portland Trailblazers, their 8th defeat in a row.

Photograph by Justin James Muir.

Bill Hite Has the Hardest Job in the Country

What needs to change — our expectations for Philly schools, or Bill Hite?

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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.


It’s Time for a Real Crackdown on Smoking

Fiorillo: Nearly a decade after Philly’s “smoking ban” went into effect, people are still lighting up all over the place.

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Best Thing: Lisa Nutter’s Cuban Cycling Mission

The city’s former First Lady hit the velodrome in Havana and took a few laps.

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Philly Cops Probing 2 Shootings, 1 Stabbing

The city’s violent week continues.

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Phillies Sign Manager Pete Mackanin to New Contract

He’ll be in charge of the Phils until 2017 at least.

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