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Philadelphia lawyer and activist Michael Coard, who is an opponent of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its red-light camera program. He explains how to dispute a red-light camera ticket in Philadelphia.
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Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here for the Fight

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”


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Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

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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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Hollywood moms went crazy for baby goods from this local company

The writers’ strike may have deflated the spectacle that was the Golden Globes, but it sure didn’t stop celebs from scoring their beloved pre-award show […]

Highlight: Free Ticket Alert

You know their sound from Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland recording and those Life Savers commercials, but the South African male a cappella group has since […]

We hit the streets to get the scoop on what Philly thinks about the possibility of eating Molly the cow for dinner … more than once

We hit the streets to get the scoop on what Philly thinks about the possibility of eating Molly the cow for dinner … more than […]

Tips from the experts on how to keep your Big Day rockin’

LET’S FACE IT: AFTER YOUR WEDDING, people are going to remember three things: how pretty you looked, how good the food (and drink!) was, and […]

People We Watched

Wielding a bold palette, owners of a 19th-century Rittenhouse townhome take historic living personally

Wielding a bold palette, owners of a 19th-century Rittenhouse townhome take historic living personally “If I had to tell you what my dream house would […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

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.


Biras Creek Resort, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

The water taxi to this ritzy resort gives you the opportunity to tie your Gucci scarf over your hair, Jackie-style. WHY: Because the water taxi […]

Can you really reach your om-zone with an exotic chocolate treat?

Can you really reach your om-zone with an exotic chocolate treat? There are two types of people in this world: Those who do yoga and […]

Forget the vegetarian and white-chicken kinds. We’re talking manly, stick-to-your-ribs stuff, perfect with a beer in the dead of winter.

Forget the vegetarian and white chicken kinds. We’re talking the manly, stick to your ribs stuff On FireFirefighter-owned, firefighter-themed SmokeEaters Pub has (natch) an award-winning […]

City Fitness’ new Happy Hour Spin class is the perfect way to start your weekend

City Fitness’ new Happy Hour Spin class is the perfect way to start your weekend Instead of consuming hundreds of empty booze calories during Friday […]

Narnia on the Main Line

It appears that pop culture’s next big thing just might come from … the Main Line? Indeed. Bucks county natives Todd Marrone and Ron Foligno […]

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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.


Highlight: What’s What with… Richie Havens

Nearly 40 years ago, he opened the legendary Woodstock music festival with a fiery performance of eight songs, even though he was only supposed to […]

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

It’s kind of like the Marriott you stayed in for those meetings in Chicago. Except with a beach and a casino. WHY: Yes, it’s kind […]

With National Handwriting Day celebrated this month, we asked an expert to analyze some local luminaries’ scripts

 

A little R&R at work goes a long way

A little R&R at work goes a long way Right now, I am so relaxed I’m having a hard time putting words on paper. I […]

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