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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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Jim Kenney: Pa. Could Sell Legal Pot in State Stores

At a Temple panel, he said the state would be in a good position to legalize marijuana.

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Police Clerk Accused of ATV Theft

She was once accused of stealing from her dad.

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Paid Sick Leave Even Closer to Reality

Now with Mayor Nutter’s approval.

Kiesza Coming to Philly This Spring

With special guest Betty Who.

Immigrants Are Saving the Italian Market

Foreign-born small business owners are resuscitating Philly’s commercial corridors.

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NYT: Christie Enjoys it When People Buy Him Fancy Things

“I relish these experiences.”


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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Queen Village Burglar Caught In Act By Resident

He was caught on video, too.

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Council Challengers Rival Incumbents in Cash Game

The at-large race just got more interesting.

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Main Line Drug Dealer Sentenced to Jail

But he’s eligible for work release in just three months.

10 Gay Things to Do This Week

Cutn Paste spins Azealia Banks, danger drag, a gay bachelor auction and more.

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Report: Philly Weekly, South Philly Review Sold to Broad Street Media

Review Publishing sheds final two papers.

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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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Police Hunting for Bomb Threat Suspect

His threats evacuated the Montco courthouse.

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Energy Company Threatens to Turn Revel into $2.4B Fungus Tower

ACR Energy Partners says it will turn off Revel’s power Thursday, which could ravage the building.

Our Chat With Dance Star Travis Wall

The Dancing With The Stars Guru is Coming to Philly

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This Is Why Your Girlfriend Freaked Out When Missy Elliott Hit the Stage

Weymouth: Surprise star of Super Bowl halftime show is still in a league of her own.

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