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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 the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Pool boys, beach babes, and a visit from John Waters.

I Went to the New Scores Outdoor “Gentleman’s” Club

Miller: What’s the big deal about a strip club inside a casino?

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Amusement parks, bad parents, sexting kids and nature’s revenge. Oh, and the return of Vince Fumo.

News

We Would Love to See This Documentary About Violinist Herbert Light

He’s played with the Philadelphia Orchestra for more than 50 years.

88% of Philadelphians Disappointed in Pride

Results from our recent poll are in.

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1 Dead in Cherry Hill Demolition Collapse

Second worker hospitalized in accident.


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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Brittany Lynn Does AC, Mr. Gay Philadelphia 2014, and more

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UPDATE: Penn Says Tobacco No “Moral Evil”

University endowment had considered divesting from tobacco products.

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Grantland Remembers Philly’s Eddie Griffin

One of city’s greatest prep players was troubled, died young.

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Seth Williams Settles Twitter Photo Case

Said photographer who took pic was trying to shake him down.

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Philly Does Not Have World Cup Fever

Nowhere to be found in the tournament’s Top 10 TV markets.

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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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PHOTO: Rich Negrin Hulks Out With Lou Ferrigno

The deputy mayor gets pumped up.

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Philly Cabs Debut New Payment App

Your smart phone can now talk to your taxi using sound waves. Yes, sound waves!

“Homosexual Activist Brian Sims is Wrong About HB300”

American Family Association of PA fires back.

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Marriage Is Not the Solution to Domestic

Francis: Washington Post piece manages to blame, sex-shame victims.

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