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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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PHOTOS: Hip Hop for Philly Concert

Philadelphia FIGHT’s free jam session featured Teyana Taylor.

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Report: Ex-Flyers Captain in Drug Drama at Canadian Border

Mike Richards recently cut by the Kings.

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Carli Lloyd, USA Beat Germany in World Cup Semifinal

Jersey native Carli Lloyd was at the center of the action, again.

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Delivery Man Beaten, Robbed of Food Order

A Dominos delivery guy was robbed of the food order he was to deliver.

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We Owe Mr. Trump a Big “Thank You”

Weymouth: He says unpleasant things. And his party’s silence is telling.

Philly’s Rainbow Crosswalks Look Awful After a Week

We were all thinking the rainbows might eventually fade, but after one week, this seems a little extreme.


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.


Can We Please Leave Michael Sam Alone?

If I see one more person update their status with “Hey, Michael, I’m single!,” I’m going to barf.

The Northeast Philly Nabisco building
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The Far Northeast No Longer Smells Like Cookies

Mondelēz International shut the old Nabisco building in Far Northeast Philadelphia last week.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at the National Constitution Center

A robust crowd, good food, and great company.

Air Travelers Rejoice: Up to $2 Billion Coming for PHL Improvements

New deal also includes $12 minimum wage for airport workers.

News

Wolf Vetoes GOP Budget

First time Pa. governor has struck down entire budget bill in 40 years; government slowdown looms.

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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.


Philly’s Tax Lien Sale Sucked*

*But what happened before the experimental auction was impressive and promising.

News

Chris May, Kathy Orr, Beasley Reece Out at CBS3

Their departure comes amid a larger shakeup at the station.

News

Tornado Warnings Issued Across Southeast Pennsylvania

Part of a band of storms hitting the region.

PHOTOS: Ribbon Cutting of Philly AIDS Thrift HIV Testing Center

Leaders and volunteers from local HIV/AIDS service organizations were on hand.

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