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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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Your first look at The Sololist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.

Seems like forever ago that we first started hearing about The Soloist, the Robert Downey Jr./Jamie Foxx movie based on former Inquirer columnist Steve Lopez‘s […]

Your first peek at Gramercy, Main Line Green Home, and Vivi G.

I’ve covered a bunch of new store openings here in the last few weeks, and last weekend, as promised, I checked them out to report […]

Fall’s Oktoberfest celebrations hit Philadelphia

I detest the summer and I love beer, so when fall’s Oktoberfest celebrations come into view, I get pretty excited. The Oktoberfest season starts late […]

Fashion editor Emily Gagne tells us her top 5 lighting shops in Philadelphia.

I’ve been trying not to notice, but it’s getting harder and harder to avoid the fact that it’s getting darker earlier. Much earlier. (Mega-groan.) Which […]

From seemingly out of nowhere, Lynda Carter, known best for her ’70s role as Wonder Woman, turned up this week in Atlantic City to begin a three-week concert run at Harrah’s.

From seemingly out of nowhere, Lynda Carter, known best for her ’70s role as Wonder Woman, turned up this week in Atlantic City to begin […]

Food podcasts for feeding your brain

A foodie’s work is never done. Those who follow culinary news might read half a dozen food magazines, all the major papers’ weekly food sections […]


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.


Street Style: Week 2: September 12, 2008

Read the last Street Style here

What do these three artists have in common? Being a Fat White Man

Fat White Man Number One: Elton John. I was about to say a bunch of horrible things about the Rocketman, who completely annoys the hell […]

Wine expert Marnie Old tells us why Pinot Noir Coppola “Director’s Cut” 2006, California, is a  a fun bottle to BYO before a movie.

Pinot Noir — loaded with red fruit character and aromatic earth tones — is a prime September wine choice. There’s no better way to showcase […]

Treatment Guide: Cataracts

People often describe cataracts as a kind of fog over their eyes, as if they were looking through a frosted window. In fact, a cataract […]

Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 11, 2008.

Made-to-orderThere’s an event going on at Les Richards (pronounced Les, as in Leslie, not as in Lei) at Liberty Place today. It’s all about custom […]

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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.


Treatment Guide: Arrhythmias

Every time passion sets your heart aflutter or excitement sets it pounding, you’re getting a taste of what it feels like to have an arrhythmia. […]

Review of The Sweet By-and-By by Pig Iron Theatre Company and Daniel Rudholm of Teater Sláva

Barely recovered from The European Lesson — a jolly fun play that disintegrated (and left me quite discombobulated) into a Sigur Ros video ("Untitled #1," […]

Tomatoes that will satisfy your sweet tooth

I recently blogged about the sun gold tomato, whose sweet tomato flavor is unparalleled. The sweetness is so sweet, in fact, that it got me […]

Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 10, 2008.

Brand NewA new store opened in Old City called Reward. It looks pretty amazing, most notably because they carry clothes from Opening Ceremony (the beloved […]

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