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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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Eight Most Annoying People at CBP

What kind of Phils fan are you?

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Review of Let Me Down Easy

Plus Hanna with Cate Blanchett

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Weekend Roundup

Friday + Saturday + Sunday

Morning Scoop: Iverson vs. The Cops

Plus Phillies wedding bells

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Does Size Matter?

Shocking facts about sex and size

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Graduation speaker face-off!

Let the commencements commence


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.


Our Lawmakers and the Government Shutdown

What are Toomey, Brady and the whole gang up to?

Firefighters Endorse Milton Street

Take that, Nutter!

Philly’s $8,000 Cab Fare

Hint: West Philadelphia

Kate Gosselin Is Being Sued

Meanwhile, Jon looks good

Where Should the Sartorialist Go?

According to the AV Club, nowhere

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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.


Ed Rendell’s Newest Gig

How many jobs can our former guv do?

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What We Love: Kick in the Eye

Vox Populi explores queer art

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Gaga Confronts Anti-Gay Protester

It’s all part of Gagavision

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More Than 9 Million and Counting

How many gays are there exactly?

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