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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 Reacts to Zimmerman Verdict

Questlove has written a long essay—first on Facebook, now posted at New York Magazine’s website—detailing his anger and reaction to George Zimmerman’s acquittal for shooting […]

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WATCH: The Phanatic and Mr. Met Fight Cancer Together

C’mon. It’s kinda cute, don’t you think?

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Cliff Lee’s “Unimpressed” Face Is A Meme

The folks at Crossing Broad note that Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee didn’t appear, um, enthusiastic about being in last night’s All-Star Game. Naturally, he’s become […]

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The Royal Baby Is Coming: A Drinking Game

Whew! It seems like only yesterday Will and Kate announced she was pregnant and I was picking out potential suitors for the future king or […]

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WATCH: Dramatic Rescue of Woman Who Fell on SEPTA Tracks

6ABC reports about a woman who fell onto SEPTA tracks Tuesday in north Philadelphia, and the Good Samaritan who rescued her. “The surveillance video is […]

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Zimmerman Verdict Postpones Frank Rizzo Celebration

KYW Newsradio reports that protests following the George Zimmerman acquittal have resulted in the postponement of an annual celebration commemorating late Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo. […]


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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Harry Reid: It’s Time to Nuke the Filibuster!

Oh, dear lord: We’re never going to get rid of the filibuster, are we? For a couple of hours there this week, it looked like […]

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Baseball Players Sure Love Their Adderall

University of Oklahoma right-handed pitching ace Jonathan Gray, one of the top three draft-eligible players in the country, made headlines last month when he tested […]

13 Questions with Bearded Ladies Cabaret Founder John Jarboe

See him this week with Martha Graham Cracker.

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Bradley Cooper Is Just a Regular Sexiest Man Alive, Like You or Me

Been awhile since we caught up with Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper, who says the blooming of his career into A-List superstardom hasn’t really changed him—even […]

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Facebook Says “Kill George Zimmerman” Page Does Not Violate Policy

Facebook has pretty much gone nuts since the announcement of Saturday’s not-guilty verdict in the Florida case of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon […]

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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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Philly Mobster Gets 11 Years in Prison

AP reports: Reputed mob soldier Damion Canalichio (ka-nuh-LEEK’-ee-oh) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for racketeering, a break from the 20 years sought […]

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Documentary Chronicles Little League in Camden

Here’s the trailer for a forthcoming documentary about Little League baseball in Camden: The director, Steve Patrick Ercolani, is trying to raise $15,000 on Kickstarter […]

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WATCH: 86-Year-Old Grandma Does The Rocky Steps

Trust us when we say that literally dozens of times a day, somebody uploads a video of themselves running the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia […]

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CHECKLIST: 14 Gay Summer Must-Dos

Rounding up the season’s bests.

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