Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
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.
Q&A

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.”


best philadelphians
News

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Q&A

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

ai stole music makeshift hammer
Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

Latest Stories

LGBTQ Q’s Get Shorted at Dems’ Town Hall

The presidential candidates gave lackluster responses.

News

False Alarm in “Active Shooter” Situation in San Diego

Multiple outlets now report that there’s no evidence that a shooting occurred.

News

Report: City Settled Race Discrimination Suit Against D.A.

Lawsuit says Seth Williams fired a white prosecutor after a leaked story in the Daily News.

School District of Philadelphia
News

Philly Schools to Reopen on Wednesday

Snow days come to an end.

News

A Guy From Philly Nicknamed “Philly” Is in the Super Bowl

Plus: Two other local guys are on teams playing in the big game next month.

News

5 Takeaways from NYT’s Big Story on Amtrak 188

Eight people died in the derailment. How did the accident happen?


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.


G Philly’s New Editor: A Welcome

Ernest Owens on embracing the entire LGBTQ community.

Supreme Court Gives Hundreds of Philly Juvenile Lifers a Chance at Parole

The ruling is welcome news for justice reform activists, but victims’ advocates say they’re “walking on eggshells.”

News

Sixers Mailbag

What kind of impact can Dario Saric make for the Sixers next season?

News

Kenney: Patience, Please, on Snow Removal

The Scoop: Plus, should Chris Christie be in Cape May with a mop?

News

WATCH: Cyclist Chased, Threatened By Angry Driver

After the cyclist knocked over a loading zone cone.

Read More About

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.


News

Did Mayor Kenney Do a Good Job Handling the Blizzard?

Residents say many small streets remain blanketed in snow.

Philadelphia School District Building
News

Philly Schools Are Closed Again Tuesday

Both public and Archdiocesan.

News

Why Philly Local News Is the Best During a Snowstorm

Local news is often silly and pointless during a snowstorm. That’s what makes it great.

News

Our Favorite #Savesies Tweets and Instagrams

#NoSavesies? Yeah, right.

<< 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >>