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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

Latest Stories

Bette Midler Sings Kim Kardashian Tweets

Cabaret-style on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

News

The Brief: Happy Ballot Challenge Season!

Candidates’ nomination petitions are due today. Let the games begin.

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Diaz: Replace SRC With Parent-Led Board

Mayoral candidate springs idea at ed forum.

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New Ad Campaign to Feature Yuengling Tattoos

Fans of “the lager” will be featured in brewery’s new campaign.

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More Sting Charges Expected

Three more cases arise from Kathleen Kane’s abandoned sting.

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Newtown Square Middle Schooler’s Death Ruled Suicide

Cayman Naib died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


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

Green Won’t Challenge Wolf’s SRC Decision

Displaced SRC chair says he won’t risk compromising support for the district.

Man Crush Monday: Navaya Shay

Philly’s biggest-boobed drag queen names her local crushes.

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TV Buffoon Stephen A. Smith Suggests Chip Kelly Is Racist

Why else would he trade black players?

Homophobic Vandals Damage Rachelle Lee Smith’s “Speaking OUT” Exhibit

“God hates gays” among the graffiti.

22 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

A lesbian circus, Brittany Lynn’s roast, Saint Patrick’s Gay parties and more.

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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.


Bebe Neuwirth, Rachel Levine to Be Guests at HRC Gala Dinner

Coming up on March 21st.

News

Trial Set for Challenge to Mumia-Silencing Law

Hearing is scheduled for March 30.

PHOTOS: Pulse’s HRC Benefit Party at Smokin’ Betty’s

A big ol’ lesbian affair.

“Newbold” or Just South Philly? How Race Shapes Your Answer.

Blacks and whites define the same neighborhood differently.

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