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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.


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

WATCH: Gay Couple Featured in New Kelly Clarkson Video

Check out “Heartbeat Song.”

Villanova Swimmer Comes Out to His Team

What happened next was nothing short of movie material.

News

Officers Charged With Brutal Beating of Motorist

D.A. says charges prove system works, but victim’s girlfriend found evidence that turned the case.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

5 gents under 25 who are moving and shaking things up.

News

PARCC Opt-Out Confusion Explained

Sort of.

News

On Net Neutrality, Comcast Loses — and Wins

The Philadelphia company faces unwanted new regulations — but it gets to set its own prices.


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.


Inside Take: Don’t Call Me Superman

Expecting teachers to be superheroes undermines the profession.

News

Police Warn of Pickpockets at Wegmans, Panera Bread

In South Jersey, they’re using one of two techniques.

News

Harrisburg Radio Dumps Phillies for Washington Nationals

The Phils just can’t win.

Swarthmore No. 3 On List of Top 10 Colleges With the Hottest Guys

Earning points for its revamped fitness facilities.

School District of Philadelphia

The Brief: Decision Impossible—the SRC’s Lose-Lose Situation

Pressured on all sides over a binary decision on charter school growth.

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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

Kane Asks Court to Quash Grand Jury

Says judge had no authority to appoint a special prosecutor in her case.

News

Pope’s Visit: Bigger Than The Super Bowl

Papal visit to Philly expected to generate $418 million in economic benefits.

News

Philly Must “Take Control of Its Own Destiny”

Kenney, at campaign launch, calls for citywide Pre-K.

News

UPDATE: Actually, Biology Is Offered at Overbrook High School

New information from school district contradicts old information from school district.

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