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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.
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.”


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News

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Q&A

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

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Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

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News

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Revenge Of Dancehall

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.

Construction Begins on LGBTQ-Friendly Housing Project Named After Gloria Casarez

The Gloria Casarez Residence will include 30 one-bedroom units of affordable housing targeted to young adults who are homeless.

Trump-Supporting Real Housewife Teresa Giudice to Headline Gayborhood Holiday Party

The controversial reality television star will be hosting a meet & greet at Valanni this Thursday and some folks aren’t thrilled about it.

News

8 Times City Hall Tried to Kill Fun

From banning skateboarding to the new anti-public-drumming bill, our local legislators really know how to wreck a good time.

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News

Buy Your Loved Ones a Jawnament This Holiday Season

Add a little Philly to your Christmas tree.

News

“She Just Liked Fire”: Family Searches for Answers in Gas-Station Suicide

Jerri Phillips lit herself ablaze at a Philadelphia gas station on Saturday night. And nobody knows why.


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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News

Rowers Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into Schuylkill

The athletes saw headlights shining through the water.

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News

Brian Sims Slams State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe for “Homophobic” Rant

A video of Metcalfe announcing his heterosexuality is making the rounds.

News

$99 Flights to Europe Will Soon Be a Reality

Assuming you’re willing to go no-frills on a transatlantic flight. And fly from New Jersey.

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News

Believe It or Not, We Could Get Snow This Weekend

Granted, it will probably be a slushy, wintry mix.

News

City Hires Evan Thornburg as Deputy Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs

The longtime queer inclusivity consultant will work alongside executive director Amber Hikes.

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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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News

Police Arrest Teens in Beating Death of Homeless Man

Kevin Cullen was found unconscious in Holmesburg last month.

Opinion

Yes, Malcolm Jenkins Is a Sellout for Exploiting Kaepernick Protests

However he tries to defend it, the Eagles player’s public support of a suspicious multimillion-dollar NFL charity deal disrupted a racial justice movement that was bigger than the league itself.

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News

Pa. Legislators Set to Vote on Country’s “Most Restrictive” Abortion Bill

Here’s how Senate Bill 3 would affect Pennsylvania women’s health.

News

For Sale by Owner: The Pope’s Philly Fiat

Holy Roller, Batman! The Archdiocese is auctioning off another car from Pope Francis’s visit to Philly.

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