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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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LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Chris Covone

“Her shoes looked better on me.”

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Patton Oswalt Jumps on Joyce Evans Bandwagon

The Breaking Bad Tweet lives on.

Let The Fire Burn
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Did Rizzo try to Prevent MOVE Bombing?

An interview with the director of Let the Fire Burn.

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Gay Official Slams Corbett Incest Remark

Fallout from “brother-sister” comment continues.

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Homicides, Shootings down in Philadelphia

Police, prosecutors proclaim success of new tactics

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The Inside Story of Bill Marimow’s Firing

A Philadelphia magazine exclusive.


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.


GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Dita Von Teese

Answer a question to see the burlesque queen this Wednesday at Tower Theater.

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Miriam Carey Was Unarmed When She Was Killed

Are journalists bored because she wasn’t a terrorist?

News

ABC Buys Kevin Hart Comedy

Philly-bred comedian is on a roll.

News

Overbrook Teen Recognized for Her Writing

Sojourner Ahebee is one of five students honored as a 2013 National Student Poet.

PHOTOS: Scenes from Indigo Ball 2013

Celebri-gays donned their snazziest threads for the annual fundraiser for William Way.

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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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What We’ll Miss About SEPTA Tokens

Complaining about them, for one. That’s just the start.

News

Pennsylvania Universities Losing Enrollment

Then again, enrollment is down everywhere.

News

Bill Marimow Has Not Left the Building

At press time, ousted Inky editor still in his office.

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WATCH: Bastards of Earle Sing Downtown Girl

Video features Rittenhouse Square, Magic Gardens.

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