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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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Sam Katz for Mayor? He’ll Decide Within a Week

In or out? Katz says he’ll make a public decision before the primary election.

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There Were 551 Bike Crashes in 2014

In the wake of bicyclist Jay Mohan’s death, what can we do to prevent more accidents?

16 Gay Things to Do This Week

The Gayborhood bathing suit bar crawl, Miss Fish 2015, NSFW explores greasy garage fantasies and more.

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WATCH: Why the Philly.com Comments Are Changing

Reporters read aloud personal attacks directed at them.

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Conshohocken Police Shoot and Kill Dog Belonging to Terrence Howard’s Brother

They also used a Taser.

Stir Lounge Lands IBA LGBT Business Award

The owners are the first female-run business to win.


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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New Jersey Man Tried to Sneak Gun Between Cheeks

Here’s why Darquan Lee finds himself the, ahem, butt of a lot of jokes this morning.

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WATCH: NoLibs Champagne Thief!

Bubbly Bandit shoves an entire bottle down his pants before running out of the store.

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Man Caught on Camera Stealing Surveillance Cameras

First he uses a ladder. Then he comes back with a chair.

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Ken Trujillo: Jim Kenney Is the Best Choice for Mayor

Williams has demonstrated “a troubling sense of entitlement.”

Metro Columnist Who Wrote Philly Gay Bars Are Racist Speaks

The aftermath of “Black not Fetch Enough for Woody’s.”

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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.


Aggravated Assault in Northern Liberties Restaurant

The weapon: a bottle.

WATCH: Father Catches Foul Ball With Baby Strapped to His Chest

One-handed, no less.

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Derek Green Wants to Improve Education For Kids With Special Needs

A series of Citified Q&As with the top challengers in the at-large City Council race.

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Michael Nutter’s Top 9 Profane Moments

Otterbein: When, why and what for: a brief history of Nutter’s mayoral blue streak.

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