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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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An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Bill Would Provide Tax Break for A.C. Casinos

Can it save the Taj Mahal from its imminent demise?

8 Gay Things to Do This Week

Poker Night at Boxers PHL, Burlesque Battle Royale Finale, December Guerilla Queer Bar and more.

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Two Philly Hospitals Designated for Ebola Treatment

CHOP, HUP part of nationwide network of 35 Ebola-ready hospitals.

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Prosecutors Alerted to Viral Video at Oxford Valley Mall

Could fake vet face federal charges?

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Reward In Shane Montgomery’s Disappearance Rises to $25,000

Meanwhile, more details about the night he went missing.

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Does Anybody Care if the Sixers Are Tanking?

WIP poll: Phillies, Flyers are bigger concerns.


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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4 Reasons Philly Business Will Find 2015 Tough

Marks: From minimum wage to the pope, doing business could be challenging.

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“Good Samaritan” Law Tries to Reduce Overdose Deaths

Go ahead, take your friend to the hospital. You won’t be arrested.

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to TOY

Happening this Saturday at Fire & Ice.

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Retiree’s Half-Century-Old Record Is Expunged

A 1963 encounter with police was still haunting Barbara Ann Finn until this week.

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It’s Time To Halt Philly Horse-and-Carriage Rides

Weymouth: Even New York knows that it’s a cruel, dirty, outdated business.

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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.


Tie-the-Knot-Tuesday: Peter + Brandon

A Mauckingbird Theatre wedding.

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Casey Asks Aldi to Keep Pa. Stores Open

Chain has purchased Bottom Dollar stores, but will it keep them open?

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WATCH: Jon Stewart Make Fun of Chris Christie’s Pig-Bill Veto

He doesn’t think much of Christie’s presidential chances, either.

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Philly Won’t Turn Over Tax Deadbeats to Bill Collectors

City Hall prefers a lighter touch.

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