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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

Q&A

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

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Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

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How to Homeschool Your Kids During the Pandemic: 10 Tips From Homeschooling Parents

Feeling overwhelmed since your home suddenly became a classroom? This advice should help.

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News

Commercial Burglaries and Other Crimes Rise in Philly During Coronavirus Crisis

Meanwhile, some crimes are down. Experts insist it’s too soon to attribute any of this to the coronavirus.

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Philly Coronavirus News: This Woman Is Accused of Spitting on People at Di Bruno Bros.

Over two separate days, no less.

a sign welcoming drivers to New Jersey, where the state has a wall of shame for coronavirus order violators

Philly Coronavirus News: Jersey Has a Wall of Shame for Pandemic Shutdown Violators

Pennsylvania needs one!

Chinese president Xi Jinping, who is accused of covering up the coronavirus in a new coronavirus lawsuit filed against China by prominent Philadelphians

Prominent Philly Power Players Sue China Over the Coronavirus

Philly Pops CEO Frank Giordano and veteran North Philly pastor Herb Lusk team up for a blockbuster lawsuit we never saw coming. They accuse Chinese president Xi Jinping of withholding vital information from the world.

Opinion

People Protesting Coronavirus Lockdown Orders Are Terrorists

Those prioritizing profit over people in the midst of a global pandemic don’t understand this simple truth: “Dead people can’t spend money.”


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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Philly Coronavirus News: These Protesting Idiots Made Harrisburg the Most Dangerous Place In the State

You’ve gotta see these photos.

Online Learning, Hybrid Classes and Virtual Reality: Philly Universities Prepare for a Risky Fall Semester

Classes could be very different this September.

News

Comcast Is Getting Into the Streaming TV Game With Peacock

Here’s everything you need to know about the platform.

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News

It Took Me 159 Phone Calls to Place a Curbside Wine and Spirits Order With the PLCB

And even then they weren’t done with me.

ardmore wine and spirits shop, one of the pennsylvania wine and spirits stores that has reopened for curbside pickup only during the coronavirus crisis in the philadelphia area

Philly Coronavirus News: PLCB Liquor Sales Resume But Sound Like They Could Be a Big, Bungled Mess

Here’s what you need to know.

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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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Q&A

Penn Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel on Why We Should Expect More Pandemics in the Future

The influential (and controversial) health expert has a few things to say about pandemics, politics, and how coronavirus might change us — for better and worse.

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Tiger King Memes Are My Coronavirus Self-Care

Technology is a quarantine lifeline, but it’s the stupidest part of it that I’m most thankful for.

Best Thing This Week: The Delaware Is the River of the Year!

What did Delaware? She wore a bright new honor.

the giant grocery store in wynnewood outside of philadelphia during the coronavirus crisis

Philly Coronavirus News: Main Line Grocery Store Worker Tells Customers “Go Away”

“They want to know if you have a certain brand of coconut milk. Not just coconut milk. But a brand.”

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