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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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WATCH: Philly Mag’s Holly Otterbein Talks About That Penn State Frat

She was on MSNBC Wednesday to talk about the scandal.

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Member of PSU’s Kappa Delta Rho Defends Fraternity

Says alleged Facebook postings weren’t malicious.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Britt Binler

She crushes on the ladies of the HRC.

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Former Penn State President Sues Louis Freeh

Graham Spanier says “Freeh Report” defamed. We’ve got the suit.

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AG: Former WCU Maintenance Manger Stole $112,000

He bought LOTS of Omaha Steaks gift certificates.

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The Coffee Can of Destiny Has Spoken

Really bad ballot draws for council incumbents.


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.


Kendall Jenner Breaks Her Silence on Bruce’s Gender Transformation

“Just because he’s changing shoes … doesn’t make him less wonderful.”

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WATCH: Video Shows Suspect in Laundromat Killing

Eric Norman, 25, was shot to death in Kingsessing. Police need help finding his killer.

Philly Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement

We’ve got the full itinerary of events.

Sleek, Modern Trolleys Coming to Philly

Nationwide, the streetcar trend seems to be ebbing. But SEPTA has big plans to modernize its trolley fleet.

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Police: Criminal Charges Possible for Penn State Frat

Brothers could face harassment and invasion of privacy charges.

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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

Report: Two Firefighters Accept Punishment in Sex Scandal

Part of group of seven scheduled for disciplinary hearings this week.

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Should We Ban Fraternities? Or Just Watch Them Destroy Themselves?

Weymouth: Penn State is the latest to illustrate Greek life’s ingrained hate.

Live Coverage: The Coffee Can of Destiny

Patrick Kerkstra was on the scene as ballot positions — and politicians’ dreams — hung in the balance.

Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Musical is “60 Percent Written”

Her hubby spills some Mean beans.

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