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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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VIDEO: Miss Piggy Covers Adele’s “Hello”

Everyone’s favorite frog hog gives a dramatic interpretation to the insanely popular tune.

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76ers Cough Up Late Lead, Fall to 0-14

Fourth quarter collapse drops Sixers to 0-14 on the season.

Racial Profiling on the Main Line

This past July, Jordan and Joshua Friday confronted one of those endless summer days that teenagers are given. They journeyed by bicycle to an aunt’s […]

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Meet the Most Adorable Faces of National Security

PHL’s K9 beagles aren’t sniffing out bombs or drugs. They’re using their noses to protect America’s food supply.

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Best Thing: The Great Turkey Recovery of 2015

In America, we don’t let a little thing like avian flu ruin Thanksgiving.

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Lineup Changes Can’t Stop Slide, 76ers Fall to 0-13

Brett Brown brings Nerlens Noel off the bench, but 76ers fall to 0-13.


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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Philly’s ‘Isis’ Radio Station Considers Changing Its Name

For obvious reasons.

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Lehigh Professor, Wife Convicted of Defrauding NASA

They sent NASA bills for work done by students.

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The Astounding Arrogance of Chip Kelly and Pat Shurmur

Missanelli: Coach and his “offensive coordinator” must think Eagles fans are stupid.

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Weekly Sixers Roundup: Benching Okafor?

Is it time to send Jahlil Okafor to the bench? That, and more, in this week’s Sixers roundup.

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Nutter, Kenney Back Wolf’s Welcome of Syrian Refugees

Outgoing and incoming mayor on the same page.

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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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Internal Review: Lower Merion Police Did Nothing Wrong

In controversial stop after a TD Bank robbery, police say everything went according to the rules.

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Two Philly Men Told They Can’t Fly After Speaking Arabic

The owner of Feltonville’s Pizza Point and a friend called 911 and eventually flew back to Philly.

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Nine Things You Never Knew About William Penn

A new book on “Philadelphia Country Houses” has some fascinating tidbits on the guy.

2 Years After City’s Big Anti-Poverty Push Began, Little Has Changed

The problem is huge, and the fight will be a long one.

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