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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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Meningitis Outbreak Terrorizes Princeton

New Jersey’s state department of health has declared a meningitis outbreak at Princeton University, thereby jeopardizing the school’s Alumni Weekend, taking place this weekend. 24,000 […]

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Are Pennsylvania Terrorists Getting Welfare?

Are there any Pennsylvanians on the federal terrorist watchlist receiving welfare assistance? And if so, how can we prevent them from getting it? Those are […]

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The Liberace Love Story

HBO Liberace film to debut this weekend.

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Scandal! DeSean Jackson Tweets About Being High

According to Spike Eskin: DeSean Jackson tweeted this last week: “I’m high on life. Or pot. Ok, it’s just the pot. Hahaha. haha. ha. [expletive]” […]

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It’s Official: Boy Scouts Approve Gay Troops

The Boy Scouts’ age-old policy banning openly-gay troop members has been reversed. Of the 1440 volunteer leaders who voted yesterday, 60% approved the change in […]

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18 Reasons We Adore Arrested Development

After seven long years, the wait is finally over. This Sunday, Netflix will release new episodes of the classic, legendary, groundbreaking Arrested Development—the show that […]


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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Richie Sambora Finally Strikes Back in Bon Jovi Catfight

Ever since Richie Sambora backed out of Bon Jovi’s world tour, JBJ’s been hinting that Sambora’s personal (ahem, drug) issues are holding him back. He […]

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City Cracks Down on Teenage Tanning

Yesterday, City Council passed a bill banning minors from going to indoor tanning salons without adult supervision. Anyone 14 or younger can’t go without a […]

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Is a Bob Brady Reality Show Really Going to Happen?

During the November elections, former Philly Mag and Daily News editor Larry Platt followed U.S. Rep Bob Brady around the 4th Street Deli with a […]

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I’ve Worn Racy T-Shirts at the KOP Mall!

Attention, Americans: From here on out, please keep any modest displays of rage, love, truth and/or solidarity within the confines of your own home. Those […]

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The Summer Soundtrack

Seven mood-setting songs for Summer 2013.

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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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Obama to Visit Jersey Shore Next Week

Get ready for another round of Chris Christie and Barack Obama walking side-by-side, pointing at stuff and shaking hands. The president will touch down on […]

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Dana Spain: GOP “Scared Me as a Woman in the Last Election”

The possibility of Dana Spain’s candidacy for mayor of Philadelphia has moved from “maybe” to “most likely” since Victor Fiorillo first broke the story here […]

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Why We Love Drunken FB Pics & Gangnam Style

Congratulations! Your new book, Contagious: Why Things Catch On, is really catching on. Thanks. The Today Show just called and wants me for an interview. […]

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Is This The End of Kirk And Spock’s Gay Love Affair?

It’s a lesson that must be learned and re-learned, yet it always ends up as something of a surprise: There’s nothing either so beautiful or […]

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