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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.


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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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Nutter, Kenney Back Wolf’s Welcome of Syrian Refugees

Outgoing and incoming mayor on the same page.

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Internal Review: Lower Merion Police Did Nothing Wrong

In controversial stop after a TD Bank robbery, police say everything went according to the rules.

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Two Philly Men Told They Can’t Fly After Speaking Arabic

The owner of Feltonville’s Pizza Point and a friend called 911 and eventually flew back to Philly.

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Nine Things You Never Knew About William Penn

A new book on “Philadelphia Country Houses” has some fascinating tidbits on the guy.

2 Years After City’s Big Anti-Poverty Push Began, Little Has Changed

The problem is huge, and the fight will be a long one.

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What Many Americans Don’t Get About Islam

Smith: By tossing all the variants into one single box, we perpetuate a grave injustice against some innocent refugees.


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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Funeral Director Charged With Abuse of Corpse

Unburied bodies were found in her garage in August.

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Was Urban-Vetri Deal About Loneliness?

Gooray: How the partnership is a sign of the times, but not as a corporate “sell-out.”

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Philly’s Drug Problem Is Probably Worse Than You Think

When it comes to heroin, prescription pills and PCP, we’re worse off than most major U.S. cities.

ActionAIDS to Invade Center City Rush Hour

Find out when and why.

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Linc to Help Host Copa América Tournament

Morning headlines: Philly soccer fans will help set the stage for World Cup bid.

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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.


Chris Christie
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Conservatives Contemplating Chris Christie Comeback

Could he actually do it?

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ACLU App Lets Civilians Record Police

“Mobile Justice” app turns anyone into a police monitor.

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9 City Council Members: Porngate Prosecutors Should Resign

And in Harrisburg, Justice Michael Eakin asks to speed up scandal investigation.

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Pa. House Speaker Has ‘Boehner-Like Breakdown’ Over Pot

The bill passed anyway.

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