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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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Will Philly Regret Banishing Wilson Goode Jr.?

Mathis: The lame duck returns to Council, and keeps fighting for the city’s needier residents.

Why Are Philly’s Streets So Filthy?

When, exactly, did the garbage win?

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The 25 Most Beautiful Philly Streets

We asked around. We pounded the pavement. Philly has a lot of pretty streets. We think these are the prettiest.

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12 Not Fake* Tourist Hot Spots for Summer 2015!

Chantry: Is the city starting to feel a little too jam-packed with tourists for you, too? I’ve got a solution.

City Council to School District: Go Away Already

Council’s school budget hearings were a farce, but the real damage to Philadelphia schools is being done by the State.

Stockton U’s Atlantic City Gamble

Why did the president of a school in the Pines think he could save A.C.?


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 Thing That Happened This Week

The U.S. (the U.S.!) decided to clean up soccer.

New App Will Help You Find “Safe Bathrooms” in Philly

The Gotta Go Guide.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

El Malito, The Mister Wives, A Very Tabu Prom and more.

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

Why Philadelphians Are Head Over Heels In Love With Their Buses

Ridership is dropping in cities across America. But not here.

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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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Drexel’s Virtual Butt Draws National Attention — Again

The practice posterior helps make better, culturally competent doctors.

LISTEN: Courtney Act Releases New Single “Ecstasy”

From her debut LP Kaleidoscope.

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Wildwood Cops to Parents: Stop Telling Kids We’ll Arrest Them

An odd PSA in Wildwood this summer.

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5 Years Ago Today, Roy Halladay Was Perfect

Remembering Halladay’s perfect game.

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