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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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Adventures at the Collingswood Book Fair

Yes, really. Books!

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Morning Scoop: Steve Jobs Died

Plus: Phils and Cards take series to five

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Corbett’s Privatization Agenda

Did we learn nothing from “cash for kids?”

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The Hidden Danger of Stigma

A startling study on LGB well-being

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Have Halloween Costumes Gotten Too Scary?

Tales from a South Street pop-up shop

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Comcast’s First Fall TV Lineup

How’s NBC doing under new ownership?


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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Ellen Show in Bryn Mawr

Event happening at Rite Aid

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Man Smuggled Hashish Lollipops

Gets nabbed at PHL

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PPD to Meet With Occupy

Police to talk to Occupy Philly organizers

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Pritchett Named Interim SRC Chair

Governor Corbett issues letter

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Meteorologists Predict Early Snow

Winter snow sooner than later

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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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Phillies Confession

Thought they’d lose last night, didn’t you?

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DRWC Wants New Park?

Ponders change to Master Plan

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Philly’s Mayoral Debate

Brown targets Nutter on flash mobs, taxes

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Burlco Marijuana Dispensaries?

Nonprofits eye locations

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