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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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Court: Obama Can Secretly Assassinate American Citizens Suspected of Terrorism

Here are a few things that are public knowledge: President Obama oversees a drone program that targets terrorists with assassination. That he personally signs off […]

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We Need Hillary Clinton Now More Than Ever

“Oh my god. What if she dies?” I shrieked at my laptop on Sunday evening when news broke that former First Lady, current Secretary of […]

Your Guide to the Philly’s A-Gays

The Flag-Wavers Thom Cardwell Development director, Philadelphia Cinema Alliance Godfather to every gay party boy in town; scarves are signature fashion statement. Malcolm Lazin & […]

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Debt and Despair: Pennsylvania Students and Our Broken College Loan System

My eldest daughter and her friends are frantic about college. They talk about it ad infinitum: how to bulk up their curricula vitae to improve […]

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“I’m Having a Brain Fart Right Now”

The once-self-proclaimed “King of the Internet”—who made a name for himself with an over-the-top blog and an epic quest to become famous—is now chasing celebrities […]

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Philadelphia Home: Photos of Philly’s Best Kitchens

The Sophisticate Philadelphia Kitchen With industrial touches and European craftsmanship, Bennett and Judie Weinstock’s Rittenhouse kitchen epitomizes old-world charm. “He is a collector like none […]


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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The Best Coffee Shops in Philadelphia

One Shot Café Northern Liberties | 217 West George Street Tucked in a rehabbed Victorian rowhome, One Shot is possibly the prettiest spot in the […]

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Good Day Philadelphia Co-Host Jennaphr Frederick Loves Her Booty

My name is … Jen Frederick, although I’m called Jennaphr at work when I’m in trouble. My mom is Welsh, and she tells me it’s […]

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St. Martin: the Caribbean’s Poshest Retreat

Get There: US Airways offers direct flights from Philly to St. Martin that clock in at around four hours (about $730). Rent a car for […]

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11 Philadelphia Sports Predictions for 2013

The past year in Philadelphia sports was a weird and warped one, as if we were following the action through a funhouse mirror. The lowly […]

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Off the Cuff: January 2013

A couple of months ago, this magazine ran a cover story about innovation in Philadelphia. It focused on more than 50 smart people in town […]

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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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The Union League Is Philly’s Hottest New Gay Club

On new year’s day 2012, the union league—still the center of the universe for anyone moving and shaking in this town—was hosting its annual open […]

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Dom Giordano’s Liberal Take On Conservative Talk Radio

It’s 9:15 and I’m on the Schuylkill Expressway, just like every weekday morning. My radio is tuned to WPHT, 1210 AM. Normally I’m an NPR […]

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Fergie Carey Would Like to Make a Wee Toast

I don’t have stories from the evening I spent with Fergus Carey so much as a series of drunken impressions. Fergie giving a toast. F­ergie […]

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Inside Tom Corbett’s NCAA Penn State Lawsuit

Penn State boasts the largest dues-paying alumni base of any school in the U.S., and one would imagine that many of them are registered voters […]

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