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Kami Verne
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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.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

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

Latest Stories

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Dikembe Mutombo Was in Brussels Airport During Attack

The former Sixers was unharmed, he confirmed on Facebook, but 31 people were killed in the terrorist attacks.

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Analysis: How the Wildcats Can Win It All

McQuade: Why they’re an even better bet after the first two rounds.

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Pa. Legislature Mulls Lead Crackdown

In the wake of Flint, legislation to test for and reduce lead in the environment.

Wilt Chamberlain
News

Recording of Wilt’s 100-Point Game to be Preserved by Library of Congress

Nobody else has come close.

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Rendell Skeptical of Soda Tax

The Scoop: He argues against targeting a single industry for revenues.

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ACLU: Philly Police Have “Failed” to Fix Stop-and-Frisk

Top Cop Richard Ross says changes are on the way.


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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Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Northern Liberties

The suspect took her passport and $650 in cash and gift cards.

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How Local Law Enforcement is Responding After Brussels

SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel promises higher visibility, and asks for increased vigilance.

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Philly’s CJC Locked Down After Defendant Fled Courtroom

The defendant has been apprehended, officials say.

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Deputy D.A. Recommends Arresting Johnny Doc, Gets Demoted

Was a high-ranking member of the District Attorney’s Office demoted over a controversial investigation into Local 98 leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty? Multiple law enforcement […]

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Deputy D.A. Recommends Arresting Johnny Doc…

… and gets demoted.

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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.


Marni Snyder to Stay on Ballot in 182nd

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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Stu Bykofsky Demands Daily News Remove His Byline from Article

Here’s why.

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Police: This Guy Exposed Himself to Amish Women — Because They Couldn’t Call for Help

Then, one day, he met an off-duty state trooper.

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Officials: Philly’s Water Is Safe

The water department says Philadelphia is nothing like Flint.

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