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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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SugarHouse Casino Is Staying Open This Weekend

Bucking a trend, the casino is staying open.

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Academy of Music Cancels Anniversary Ball

The 159th birthday party for the “Grand Old Lady of Locust Street” has been nixed in anticipation of Winter Storm Jonas.

Philly’s Bike Share Is Shutting Down Tonight

For the first time since it launched, Indego is closing its bike stations due to expected bad weather.

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Newsweek Questions Credibility of “Billy Doe”

Cover story examines contradictions in testimony of church sex abuse scandal’s “star witness.”

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Uber, Lyft Not Shutting Down During Coming Blizzard

Here’s what you need to know to use the car services this weekend.

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Philly Could See Up to Two Feet of Snow

Here are some tips to stay safe on the roads this weekend.


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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Ambushed Philly Cop Released from Hospital

Officer Jesse Hartnett was shot and the suspect allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS.

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Will I Go to Hell If I Skip Church During Blizzard?

The Archdiocese offers an explainer.

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Kenney: Move Cars Off Snow Emergency Routes Or Get Towed

A snow emergency starts at 9 tonight.

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There’s Plenty of Bread at Trader Joe’s (You’ll Just Have to Wait in Line For It)

The line wraps around the store a bunch.

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Dad Sues White Dog Cafe for Sexual Harassment on Behalf of Late Daughter

Restaurant owner Marty Grims says it’s “totally ridiculous.”

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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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SEPTA Suspending Almost All Service Saturday

This is no ordinary storm.

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Convicted Sex Offender Sues Over Megan’s Law

Richard Coppolino was convicted in a “bizarre” and “horrific” sexual assault involving former Belmont Hills restaurateur Mel Glickstein.

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Philly’s 8 Best #Savesies Tools, Ranked

Weymouth: From recycling buckets to mind games, this is how we’ll be defending “our” parking spots this snowy weekend.

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PHL Airport Cancels All Saturday Flights

With an impending blizzard, the airport isn’t taking any chances.

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