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Kami Verne
Longform

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.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

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
News

PETA’s Answer for Philly’s Massive Rat Problem? Birth Control

Latest Stories

News

What It’s Like to Sell One Step Away Newspapers

Or, rather, not sell them.

News

Marshawn Lynch’s Upside-Down Example

Missanelli: Criticism of the Seahawks running back isn’t a race thing.

Philanthropy Friday: AccessMatters

Working to promote sexual health in Philadelphia.

News

10 Reasons Paid Sick Leave Is Great for Business

Marks: Who needs capitalism, anyway?

News

Christie Faces New Federal Probe

Whistleblower says governor’s office quashed an investigation against its allies.

News

Comcast Labels a Customer “SuperB–ch”

The latest incident happened in Chicago.


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.


Willie Brown
News

The Brief: SEPTA Union Backs Williams

Plus, Williams places second in a small poll of progressive activists.

News

Accused of Fraud, Bucks County Man Kills Himself

Thomas French, 64, reportedly took his own life in front of a family home.

Victory Fund Endorses Paul Steinke for City Council

A thumbs up for the openly gay candidate.

News

Haywood, Hughes Propose 8 Percent Fracking Tax

They propose big contributions for education, pensions and the environment.

School District of Philadelphia

Too Good to Refuse?

A closer look at PSP’s $35 million offer to the School District of Philadelphia.

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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

Complaint: Olive Garden Fired Waitress Due to Pregnancy

She’d been there 10 years.

Smart Phone HIV-Testing?

One researcher has developed a $34 device that does just that.

News

Curtis Jones Wants Cameras Outside Bars

Restaurant association says it’s an “unfunded mandate.”

News

N.J. Man Gets 60,000 Signatures for Gun Charge Pardon

He’s a felon over what he says was a simple mistake.

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