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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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Shane Montgomery’s Keys Found in River

But the college student remains missing after four weeks.

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The Philly Mag Year in Review News Quiz

How well have you been paying attention?

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A Philadelphia Christmas List

What this city needs, what it wants, and what it probably wouldn’t bother returning.

The Mayor’s Race 2015 Begins

Our man explains why the person we select really does make a difference.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Cuban thaw.

Everything Fresh Opens in the Gayborhood

It’s a game changer that’ll keep us well-stocked.


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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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

OMG, Santa’s breathing down our necks! Gross!

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White Christmas at Sweetwater Farm

Showing off Philly’s brightest aspiring stars with The Broadway Dreams Foundation.

STUDY: Lesbians Earn More Than Hetero Counterparts

Same can’t be said for gay men.

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Philly Charter School Shuts for Good Today

Wakisha Charter School was founded in 2000.

Annie Should Be Left in the Orphanage

Couldn’t the terrorists have spared us from this one, too?

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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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Map Shows Where Bike Thefts Are Most Common in Philly

No. 1: Across from City Hall.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Jingle Belles, holiday sales, sexy Santas, too.

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Jimmy Rollins Officially Traded to the Dodgers

The trade finally goes through.

Employee Asks Penn to Rethink Anti-Gay Blood Drive

“Red Cross doesn’t belong on campus if it is discriminatory.”

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