Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
City Life

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.


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City Life

Cough, Cough: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Philly

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City Life

AI Bots Stole My Music

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Restaurants

Jimmy Rollins Tells Us All About His Philly Dining Picks

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City Life

“Is Fox 29 Turning Into Fox News?” Inside Allegations of an “Extremely Conservative” Newsroom Culture

Several former and current employees at Fox 29 allege that the station’s newsroom is run by “toxic, super-white, and Trump-apologizing management.”

Restaurants

Palizzi Social Club Is Popping Up All Summer at a Secret Outdoor Location

It’s still only for members, but even they won’t be able to tell you the new location.

City Life

Trump Threatens to Send Federal Agents to Philly, Krasner Threatens to Charge Them

The not-so-slow lurch of authoritarianism gets one step closer to Philly. Plus: Fauci’s coronavirus pessimism and signs that another Hollywood A-list movie is on its way to shoot in Philly.

Restaurants

Saté Kampar Is Back With a Long-Term Pop-Up in Rittenhouse

Ange Branca’s beloved Malaysian restaurant will take over the kitchen at the Goat through the end of the summer.

Restaurants

V Street Closes Amid Workers’ Attempts to Organize

Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau have decided to close their more casual concept, V Street. This comes amid attempts from a coalition of former and current Vedge and V Street employees organizing for better working conditions ahead of a planned reopening.

City Life

Congrats: Philadelphians Are Among America’s Top Mask-Wearers, Per Study

Not that the caliber of competition is very high. Plus: how to cool down during the first high heat emergency of the summer, and a behind-the-scenes peek into Sixers forward Matisse Thybulle’s life in the NBA bubble.


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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.

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly


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Philadelphia Wedding

This Micro-Wedding at The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm Had 20 Guests and Tons of Style

The duo swapped their large guest list for an intimate celebration long before COVID-19.

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Property

Just Listed at the Other Jersey Shore: Storybook Victorian in Penns Grove

Your inner Disney princess will absolutely adore this house. So will your inner beach bum, even though it has no beach.

City Life

In Praise of the City Government About-Face

Protesters have forced Mayor Jim Kenney to change his mind and behavior on a number of different subjects. That’s a good thing.

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City Life

Beware, Philly: The Dreaded Boot Is Back

Plus: The city postpones plans to force out the “protest camp” that’s been on the Ben Franklin Parkway since June.

Be Well Philly

Philly to Allow Gyms to Reopen on Monday

City officials announced that gyms may reopen as long as all patrons and staff are wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines.

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Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

From the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game to kayak flotillas, lighthouse climbs, and revolutionary adventures, here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.

Best of Philly 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


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Restaurants

Best of Philly: Here’s to the People Who Kept Us Fed Amid COVID-19

They’ve kept our grocery stores stocked, they’ve delivered our takeout, and they’ve helped us hold it all together. 

City Life

Best of Philly: Here’s to the Scientists and Frontline Heroes Fighting for Our Lives

Whether they’re helping patients who are sick or homing in on a vaccine, let’s hear it for the scientists.

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City Life

Best of Philly: Here’s to Philly’s Small Business Owners Striving to Stay Afloat

They already put themselves on the line. Then came a catastrophe.

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City Life

Best of Philly: Here’s to the People Who Protested

They’ve marched in Center City and South Philly, on 52nd Street and in Fishtown. And they’re changing the world.

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