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

LGBT Six Word Memoir of the Day

Philly Icon Aeryanah Von Moi

News

Sources: Seaside Fire Ruled Accidental

ABC News is reporting–from two anonymous officials briefed on the matter–that the boardwalk fire that destroyed 30 Seaside businesses was accidental. One of the sources […]

News

The Grays Ferry Crescent is the Best Philly Public Park Nobody Knows About

Last week, I asked a friend of mine, someone relatively in-the-know when it comes to the city, if he wanted to go one of the […]

News

PHOTOS: Eagles Vs. Chargers, Week 2 Game Day

Philadelphia magazine’s Jeff Fusco was at the Linc on Saturday. Check out his great action shots. All photos Jeff Fusco.

SMIZE QUEEN: Tyra Makes a Grown Man Cry

Our weekly Top Model recap.

News

Are Whites Stripping the Word “Racist” of Its Meaning?

Even though we’ve got the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race out of the way (well … sort of), for some reason […]


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.


News

PHOTO: Marc Vetri Hovers Over Obama’s Shoulder During Navy Yard Shooting Address

Speaking to the press this afternoon, President Obama vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the “cowardly” mass shooting this morning at the Washington […]

News

Look Out, Abington: the Red Light Cameras Are Coming

Red light cameras: not just for the city anymore. We all have Abington Township , the first municipality outside of Philly to install the cameras, […]

News

Al Sharpton Says Tom Corbett Has Money for Jails, But Not Schools

Reverend Al Sharpton threw his hat into the Philly schools’ budget crisis ring over the weekend, saying that Gov. Corbett is willing to supply cash […]

News

Ex-Penn Prof. Rafael Robb Is Still Deluded, Even After Prison

Seven years ago, ex-Penn economics professor Rafael Robb beat his wife, Ellen Gregory Robb, to death with a metal bar. Then, he staged a break-in […]

News

If You’re Poor and Need Insurance, Tom Corbett Wants You to Find a Job

Tom Corbett has a plan to provide insurance for 500,000 uninsured Pennsylvanians as part of his proposed Medicaid changes—all you’ve got to do is get […]

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

Revel Sued Over Summer Refund Promotion

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for Atlantic City’s newest ailing gambling palace, someone throws a lawsuit. One New York couple is suing […]

DO THIS: Visit Gay Philly’s Public Art Photo Contest

The prizes are pretty fab.

News

Up to 8 in 10 Welfare Applicants Denied Assistance in Pennsylvania

As we begin to climb out of the Great Recession, rules for getting on cash welfare are getting tighter, and more people are getting denied. […]

News

In PA, the End for Cyberbullies is Nigh

Online bullies headquartered in Pennsylvania, take note: your days of web tyranny are drawing to an end. So, you know, get your last shots in […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>