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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.


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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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Best Thing: Andre Blake Made the MLS Best XI

Hingston: The Union goalkeeper is officially the best in the league at his spot.

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Noel To Make Season Debut Sunday

Nerlens Noel, who has missed the first 6 weeks of the season after surgery to repair an inflamed plica, will make his season debut on Sunday.

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Code Blue Declared for Philly This Weekend

It will be 50 by Monday, though.

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There’s a Good Way to Fight Philly’s Heroin Overdoses

But you’re going to hate it.

Sidewalk Safety, Salary Secrecy Bills Close Council’s 2016

It was a quiet season for Philadelphia’s City Council. Here’s what they did Thursday.

LGBTQ&A: Reggie Shuford

We chat with the executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania.


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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Wawa Gets City to Change Tobacco Regulations

The company had threatened to halt its Center City expansion.

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Sixers vs Pelicans Preview

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers will take on Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans as the Sixers look to snap their 8-game losing streak.

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Report: Few Penn Students Come From Low-Income Areas

“We’re not even a top 10 percent school. We’re a 1 percent school.”

Opinion

Mayor Kenney, Don’t Shut Out the Press

Owens: The Mayor’s Office has recently taken a worrying anti-transparency stance.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: DVLF’s TOY 10th anniversary.

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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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Rich Negrin Joins Philly District Attorney Race

Negrin will challenge incumbent Seth Williams.

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Donald Trump Is Holding a Victory Rally in Hershey

It promises to be yuge.

Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Opens Restaurant in Philly

The new eatery is a partnership between Duffy and Flying Fish Brewing Company.

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Jefferson Gets $3M for Cannabis Research

It came from Australia.

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