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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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Questlove’s Nerdy Valentine to Soul Train

New book reads like a conversation in a vinyl record shop and looks like a Smithsonian exhibit.

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Penn State, Temple et al. Plead Exemption From Right-to-Know Laws

They’re only kind of public, they say.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Drag Queen Maddy Milan

Words from Philly’s most doped-up drag queen.

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Hugh Douglas Pleads Not Guilty

Girlfriend’s neck injuries were due to rough sex, he says.

A Peoples History of the United States
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Council Urges High Schools to Teach Howard Zinn

It’s so hard to stay mad at Jannie Blackwell.

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Is the Star Witness in Catholic Sex Abuse Case a Liar?

Reporter Ralph Cipriano says yes.


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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Man Acquitted of Threatening to Bomb Liberty Bell

Said he had “exclusives,” not explosives

Philly Starts Innovative HIV-Testing Program

“Testing Together” is the first of its kind for gay couples.

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Penn Nobel Laureate Klein Dies at 91

Considered the “father of modern economic forecasting.”

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Media Matters Is a Liberal Goon Squad

The tax-exempt organization is guilty of worse than it’s accused Fox News of doing.

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Former Penn State Pres. Files to Delay Civil Suit

The suit alleges defamation against investigator Louis Freeh

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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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Suicides Up on NJ Rail Lines

21 this year, up from 16 in 2012

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Christie’s Gay Marriage Stance Boosts Presidential Bid

Moderation is becoming all the rage.

Inquirer Building, 400 N. Broad Street
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Inquirer: Old, Out-of-Touch, and Mostly Male

Where are the women with power?

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New Map Released of Philadelphia Tax Delinquents

If you pretend the red is money, then we’re rich!

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