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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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Firefighter’s Family Wants Criminal Charges

Joyce Craig died in the line of duty. A leaked report raises new questions.

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Campaign’s First TV Ad Bought by Special Interests

A PAC affiliated with Johnny Doc has a positive spot on Jim Kenney.

Let’s Stop Accepting “Accidents” as Inevitable

Op-Ed: Different planning and infrastructure decisions would save lives.

Kaleia Wins Songbird Season 3

The first transgender singer to do so.

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Another Fattah Is Running for Office

Fran Fattah, Rep. Chaka Fattah’s daughter, filed nomination petitions for judge.

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Stop Waiting For Superman, the Mayoral Field Is Final

Plus, the GOP has a nominee.


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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3 Reasons Mayor Nutter Shouldn’t Build That New Prison

Mathis: It’s time to prioritize our hopes, not our fears.

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What the Hell Happened to Penn Basketball?

Jerome Allen was brought in amid fanfare, but tonight’s game is the coach’s last.

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Michael Nutter Wants 16 Times As Many Police Body Cameras Next Year

The new technology would cost $500K.

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Deirdre Magolon Has Been Found

The sister of the missing Royersford woman says she is “safe.”

Phillies Get a Lesson In LGBT Inclusivity

From openly gay former player Billy Bean.

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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.


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Philly: Stop Tying Your Dog Up Outside Already

Weymouth: From one dog-dependent resident to another, Baxter doesn’t have to go to the grocery store.

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Police: Missing Royersford Woman Spotted In Kensington, Possibly Suicidal

She has attempted suicide in the past.

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It’s Official: Allan Domb Is Running for Council

How much will the wealthy “condo king” spend on the seat?

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Williams Charges 3 More Democrats

Says Kane’s allegations of racism in abandoned sting are “gutter.”

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