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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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These Philly Sports Stars Are Crushing It On TikTok

But where are you, Joel Embiid?

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Philly Lawyer Sues for Defamation After Instagram Post Paints Him As Coughing Coronavirus Villain

A jogger, an attorney and their clash outside of Center City’s Apple Store.

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What Quarantine With a Toddler in Jenkintown Taught Me About WWII, the Great Depression, and Grit

I have seen the enemy, and it is Frozen 2.

Don’t Judge Me for How I’m Dealing With This Quarantine

Keep your toxic positivity out of my face. We’re all getting through this the best we can, and for me, that means Netflix and taking my foot off the gas.

Philly Coronavirus News: Governor Wolf Bans Unmasked Shoppers From Grocery Stores

Plus, things not to do during the coronavirus: Spit on a federal judge.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Teens According to Four Philly High School Teachers

The crisis is bringing issues of equity into sharper focus, testing students’ resilience, creating uncertainty for the fall, and possibly spelling the end of snow days.


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.


a masked bicyclist rides by a masked Rocky statue in Philadelphia on April 14th, just as Philadelphians began to receive their federal stimulus money due to the coronavirus
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Philly Coronavirus News: Many of You Should Get Your Stimulus Money Today

Plus, meet the Philly judge who is fighting every single coronavirus-based inmate request for release.

rachel levine, Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania, is the state's top official battling the coronavirus

Meet Rachel Levine, the Health Secretary Leading the Coronavirus Battle in Pennsylvania

Don’t hold the fact that she’s a Patriots fan against her.

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Philly Coronavirus News: Drexel Hit With Student Class-Action Suit Demanding Tuition Refunds

Plus, Mayor Kenney is being pressured to ban cars from the Ben Franklin Parkway. We 100 percent agree.

The Sad, Seemingly Inevitable History of Blaming Pandemics on “Others”

From “the Black Death” to “the Chinese Virus,” an examination of pandemic-shaming with Penn expert David Barnes.

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Everyone in Pennsylvania Should Sign Up for a Mail-In Ballot. Here’s How.

You’ve spent most of the past four years obsessed with voting in 2020. Don’t let a virus stop you.

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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 Coronavirus News: SEPTA Changes Rider Mask Policy After Outrage Over Viral Video

Plus, prisons begin releasing inmates.

Best Thing This Week: Steak-Umm’s Twitter Wins the Internet

Finally, somebody gets to the meat of the matter.

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A Professional Stylist’s Advice for Men’s At-Home Haircuts

Is your hair starting to annoy you? Stylist Josh DeMarco has some tips that can help.

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Philly Health Department Writes Excuse Note for Jen, Nurses Dance to Ciara, and More Good News From This Week

Your weekly round up of good news — because it can’t all be bad news.

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