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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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IKEA Apologizes for Using BILLY Clubs on PRYSYN LABORERS

Apparently the Swedo-Dutch DIY retail giant has tortured more than just its customers. The company is apologizing today after a report that some of its […]

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Mardi Gras Float Maker Invades Our Parade; Mummers Prepare Counterattack

One Barry Kern, the purported “king of Mardi Gras,” has apparently been invited to build six of the 14 floats for this year’s 6ABC Dunkin’ […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT events guide

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Was Lincoln Gay?

Tony Kushner discusses the new film

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Trans People Tell Their Stories

GLAAD’s new video series

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Tomorrow Is Love Your Park Day

If you’ve run out of your own leaves to rake up, more than 40 parks across the city are still looking for volunteers for tomorrow’s […]


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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Bradley Cooper Gives Oscar-Worthy Performance in Silver Linings Playbook

This year’s best actor Oscar category is going to be one to watch. Not so much for who will win (which, in my opinion, will […]

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School Reform Commission Votes to Cap Charters

Saying it needs flexibility and predictability in a time of dire financial distress, the SRC last night voted unanimously to override state laws governing the […]

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If God Plays Politics, Then God Should Pay Taxes

Election 2012 has come and gone, and at least one thing has become clear: It’s time to start taxing the churches. The IRS might finally […]

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Catholics May Boycott Civil Marriage

If George Weigel has his way, the Catholic Church may be about to get out of the civil marriage business. You may not have heard […]

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Morning Scoop: RIP, Twinkies (1930-2012)

Ask Not for Whom The Bell Ding Dongs. There will be no Ho Hos emanating from (or stuck to) the lips of junk-food junkies tonight […]

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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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Did Dead People Vote in Philadelphia?

Once again, the voting process in Philadelphia is a joke told over and over again on national newscasts. Every four years, the fairness of voting […]

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Hurricane Sandy Quiets Secession Talk in New Jersey

So much for moving forward as a nation. Citizens in all 50 states have now signed petitions on the White House website demanding secession from […]

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Movies About Legends: 5 Actors Who Didn’t Fit the Part

The release of Lincoln kicks off a stretch of biopics featuring historic figures. After Daniel Day-Lewis tackles Abe Lincoln, Anthony Hopkins will play Alfred Hitchcock. […]

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Philadelphians Are Increasingly Kicking the Habit

Philadelphia, I’m so proud of you. Like me, you’re kicking the cigarette habit, and in greater numbers, too. According to new data released today, smoking […]

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