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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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The latest in local cookbooks, guides and gadgets

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What to Drink

Eat This Now: Candy!

Candy!

Taste: Chasing Mister Softee

Chasing Mister Softee

The BYO Where Everyone Wants to B

Until a short while ago, Michael and Louise Esposito’s basement-level BYOB was spoken about by people who know things, and then only in whispers and […]

A collection of Gold Rush-era games gives this home it's winning touch

You could say Havertown interior designer Michael Gruber took a gamble with this project: creating an old-time parlor, gallery and saloon to display his clients’ […]


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.


The Fine Print: Pimp My HD

Your TV is top-of-the-line, and now it’s time to get it to run at its peak. “Each TV has the potential to be ‘tuned’ to […]

The largest TV in our chart above is 73 inches. Big enough for most mortals, but not for you? You might want an HD projector.

“I thought plasmas were the bomb before I started working here, but you definitely get more bang for your buck with this setup,” says Michael […]

The Fine Print: The Best HDTV For You

Watching: Foreign films in the den Spending: $ Sony Grand WEGA SXRD 50-inch rear-projection HDTV, $3,500; $$$ Fujitsu P55XTA51UB 55-inch Plasmavision HDTV, $8,999 Buying: Hifi […]

The Fine Print: Best Seat in the House

You’re dropping major coin on an HDTV, so in addition to a great picture, you’ll want it to look perfect in your home. James Wollard, […]

The Fine Print: TV Talk

You say pixel, I say … what? Confused by the jargon-wheeling salesman? We’ve tuned in the most necessary digital terms so you can get a […]

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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.


The Fine Print: So Long, Box Set

In the not-so-distant future, box sets across the nation will turn dark. And we mean dark — not a flicker, not a fuzzy screen, no […]

Television is evolving and the future is bright

It’s a Monday night. Jack Bauer stares across an abandoned parking lot, his face caught in shadow. You curl deeper into your favorite chair, gripping […]

To transform a room at the flip of a switch — thats’ the power of a great lamp. From soft and ambient to simply dazzling, here are a few bright ideas

RAZZLE DAZZLE There’s no dimming these lights, which throw some sparkle around whether on or off. Pantalica suspended light in black by Örni Halloween, $5,724, […]

Homefront: High Notes

Cherry Hill native Brad Ascalon has an eye for design — and an ear for it, too. The musician-turned-furniture-designer sets chairs, tables and even the […]

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