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

Rachel Levine Is Saving Pennsylvania — and Becoming an Accidental Icon in the Process

Public health officials are having a moment, and Pennsylvania’s own has offered a steady, composed, data-driven approach in a time when others have peddled panic and false hope.

City Life

Philly Colleges Plan to Return In-Person. Some Professors Aren’t So Sure.

Do professors feel comfortable returning to teach on campus this fall? That depends on whom you ask — the administration or the faculty.

Be Well Philly

Philly Fit Pro Jayel Lewis Just Launched a New Business. Here’s How She Got Started.

“The Fitness Curriculum” teaches trainers how to build and grow their fitness businesses.

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Restaurants

Governor Wolf’s New Guidelines Require Bars and Restaurants to Serve a “Sit-Down Meal” With Alcohol

The guidelines will affect any alcoholic beverage served for on-premises consumption. But what what counts as a “meal”?

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Philadelphia Wedding

Check Out the Balloon and Fringe Installation in This Colorful, Tropical Desert-Themed Wedding

And don’t miss the cactus sculptures and tiny dinosaurs.

NextHealth PHL

Black Scientists Still Face an Uphill Battle in Securing NIH Research Grants

Despite changes to the NIH grant review process, a new study found Black applicants consistently receive lower scores in the first phase of review. Experts explain why that could be — and what local institutions can do to address the disparity in funding.


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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


Be Well Philly

The Owner of Self Embodiment Fitness Finds Balance with Meal Prepping and Consistent Routines

Malcolm Pinder, owner of Self Embodiment Fitness, stays focused with the help of meal prepping and daily planning.

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Philadelphia Wedding

Look Inside a 1912 Church Transformed into the Gorgeous New Pocono Palms Wedding Venue

The Sooner and Later package is a perfect option amid the pandemic.

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City Life

Chaka Fattah Sr. Has Mysteriously Been Released from Federal Prison Way Early

Not bad for a guy who was just resentenced to ten years in prison last July.

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City Life

Here Are All of the Big Philadelphia Events Canceled Due to the New Coronavirus Moratorium

Plus: City of Philadelphia managing director Brian Abernathy says a Black person should replace him.

Restaurants

Nifty Fifty’s Walk-Up Window in South Philly Is Now Open

The chain’s fourth location is now open, serving their hand-spun milkshakes from a takeout window on 10th Street.

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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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Property

The 10 Most and Least Expensive Neighborhoods for Philly Renters

Center City will cost you, but bargains abound in an arc across the top of the city.

Be Well Philly

Philadelphia Marathon Cancelled; Broad Street to Go Virtual This Year, City Officials Say

The fall race landscape in Philly looks a whole lot different this year.

City Life

Black Main Line Speaks: Stories of Racism at Main Line Schools

We spoke with three Black women behind an account shedding light on injustices in the wealthy area.

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City Life

Dozens of Philly Protesters Just Sued the City Over the Use of Tear Gas on I-676

Meanwhile, a separate suit was simultaneously filed by residents and protesters in West Philly surrounding police activity at a protest there.

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