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Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
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Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

Sandra Shachar Scotch-taped a sign to the area surrounding the President’s House, where the Trump administration controversially replaced a slavery exhibit. She’s been threatened with arrest if she does it again.


Philadelphia buried in the haze of the Canadian wildfire smoke on Thursday, January 16, 2026
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Cough, Cough: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Philly

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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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AI Bots Stole My Music

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Morning Scoop: Dungeon Case Depravity

Plus: Philly flight stinks

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Q&A: David Boreanaz and Carla Gugino

They talk Flyers, Phillies and naked pics

Halloween Special: Trick Out Your Pad

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Danieal Kelly Sentences

All defendants get up to five years

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Jerome Harrison Has Brain Tumor

Couldn’t pass physical

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Nova Not Blocking Temple’s Bid

Both schools want in the Big East?


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

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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Philly Top 10 for Halloween

Ranks 9th in U.S.

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Pat Croce: Pirate Hunter

Yes, really

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End Occupy Philly

Partying undermines the message

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Houstoun Named to SRC

Corbett names Armbrister’s replacement

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Animal Beheadings in Jersey

Awful news week gets worse

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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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Remember Death Panels?

Maybe Sarah Palin was on to something

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A Song About Gay Pirates

Have you heard Cosmo Jarvis yet?

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Bullied Boy Marked Absent

Father kept him home to avoid abuse

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How Gay-Friendly is Collingswood?

Kathleen Volk Miller goes behind the scenes

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