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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

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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
News

PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

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ThinkFest Recap: The Gentrification Train “Has Not Left Station” — Yet

A panel debated how to make the redevelopment of Philly neighborhoods more equitable.

News

Buzz Bissinger: Chip Kelly Is a “Fraud”

At ThinkFest, Friday Night Lights author offers wide array of profanity-laden opinions.

News

That Kennett Square ‘Needles in Candy’ Story Wasn’t Real

Two kids have recanted their stories; they will not face charges.

Farah Jimenez: How Bleeding Hearts Hurt Those They Mean to Help

The SRC member and longtime nonprofit exec challenged liberal orthodoxies on helping homeless families and the poor.

News

Chris Christie Dropped to JV Debate This Month

His poll numbers are down.

National Adoption Center Throwing Philly LGBT Adoption Cafe

The joint venture with the Wells Fargo Foundation is later this month.


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.


News

ThinkFest Features Philly’s Brightest Thinkers

Livestreaming NOW!

News

Jim Kenney’s Transition Team: A Who’s Who of Philadelphians

Dwight Evans, Alba Martinez, Otis Hackney, Jerry Sweeney and a whole lot more.

News

Newspaper Guild Offers to Buy Daily News

But owner says he has “no interest” in making the sale.

News

Philadelphia Basement Kidnapping: Life Plus 80 Years

Linda Ann Weston sentenced.

Milton Street outside the District Attorney's office
News

Milton Street: DA Seth Williams Is ‘Ambitiously Evil’

He says Williams shouldn’t have prosecuted African American politicians.

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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.


News

Nutter on My Brother’s Keeper: Progress, but More Work

Mayor touted a decrease in in-school arrests, announced December summit.

News

Chaka Fattah Jr. Guilty on 22 Counts

He faces prison time and fines of more than $10 million.

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Wildwood Crest Wants You to Know It’s Not Wildwood

That’s the goal of its new marketing campaign.

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Former SEPTA Deputy Police Chief Sues John Kerry, Others

David Smith alleges racial discrimination.

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