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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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What Obama Said at David Cohen’s Last Night

Jewish jokes! Obamacare jokes!

PA Gay Marriage Case Could Be Headed to the Supreme Court

Exciting news from Philly Mag news reporter Simon van Zuylen-Wood: This morning, a federal judge in Harrisburg refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging PA’s anti-gay-marriage […]

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The State of Marriage Equality

Updated infographic shows progress.

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Flyers Find a Winning Identity

Have you noticed? The Sixers aren’t the only team surprising us in South Philly.

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PA Gay Marriage Suit Could Be Headed to Supreme Court

Big news today.

Waitress Refused Tip Because of Her Lesbian “Lifestyle”

She got a nasty note instead.


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.


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Did Healthcare.gov Just Tell Me to Screw Myself?

Larry Mendte’s harrowing journey through the bowels of the Affordable Care Act.

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David Lynch Coming to Philadelphia

A retrospective at PAFA.

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booyah!

Hingston: Cinderella is a fine role model. Really.

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The 5 Top Solar Energy Users in Philadelphia

Hint: The Swedes are winning.

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United Airlines to Fly Out of Atlantic City

Jersey Shore comeback or spitting into the wind?

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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.


Best of the Gayborhood

Just in time for Friday: Our choice for Best Bartender

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Rocky Steps Driver in Holding Cell

Awaiting charges.

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A Train Derailed in Philly This Morning

Nicetown no more.

The Piazza Rink Will Use Synthetic Ice

Like skating on world’s biggest cutting board.

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