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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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Brian Sims Featured in French Magazine Têtu

“We’ll have a gay president in 10 years.”

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Ex-Daily News editor Stalberg to Leave Philly

He’s headed to New Mexico to ‘be a boy.’

Brian Tierney, May 23, 2006. AP Photo | Rusty Kennedy

Inky Reports on Tierney’s Return, Never Mentions “Bankruptcy”

The Daily News does, however.

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Comcast Today: Watch John Oliver Explain Net Neutrality

(And why Comcast, despite its protests, is bad at it.)

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I-495 Bridge Closed Indefinitely

Tilting support columns cause noticeable damage to boundary wall.

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Black Boxes Recovered from Crash That Killed Katz

NTSB says they should help reveal cause of accident that claimed Lewis Katz.


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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It’s Primary Election Day in New Jersey

Cory Booker expected to win nomination for full six years in Senate.

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PA House Passes “In God We Trust” Bill

But ACLU warns of suit against schools that choose to post the motto.

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Clarke, Butkovitz Lead Mayoral Field

But most voters are still undecided.

Brian Tierney, May 23, 2006. AP Photo | Rusty Kennedy
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UPDATE: Brian Tierney Returns to the Inquirer; Lexie Norcross Out at Philly.com

As owner, publisher, Tierney steered the papers into bankruptcy.

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Nutter Wants All of Sixers to Stay in Philly

No home trips to Camden.

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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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Andy Reid: Regrets, I Have a Few

Should’ve stuck to coaching in Philly, left personnel to the experts.

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Lewis Katz Memorial is Wednesday at Temple

“Longtime trustee, alumnus and philanthropist will be remembered.”

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Report: Councilman’s Nonprofit Is a “Phantom”

Kenyatta Johnson’s “Peace Not Guns” comes under scrutiny.

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12-Year-Old Girl Assaulted While Walking to School

It happened in Overbrook.

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