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

News

Signs Say It’s Time for Andy Reid to Leave the Eagles

It’s probably fair to say that Philadelphia Eagles fans—never known for their patience—have just about had enough of the Andy Reid era. The latest sign […]

News

RIP Harold Gould, Pitcher for Philadelphia Stars of the Negro Leagues

Harold Gould, who pitched for the Philadelphia Stars of the Negro Leagues from 1946 to 1948, died Friday morning at the age of 88. He […]

News

The Glorious Andrew Bynum Era in Philadelphia? Still Not Starting.

Hey, remember last summer when the Sixers traded for Andrew Bynum and everyone was super-excited about getting one of the best centers in the NBA, […]

News

What Happened to Philadelphia’s Missing Votes?

There’s no doubt that Democrats handily beat Republicans at the Philadelphia polls last week: Philly is Philly after all. Still, if one was a paranoid Republicans—the […]

News

Italian Nobleman Apparently Reborn as Pink Floyd-Loving Hippie at Philadelphia Museum of Art

A popular Reddit thread at this hour features this picture of a young man at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, standing next to a Renaissance-era […]

News

Voice of Elmo Could Face Sex Charges

Will Sesame Street ever be the same?


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

Robert De Niro is Clearly Using Bradley Cooper to Woo Philadelphia Audiences

Sure, maybe it seemed like acting legend Robert De Niro wanted to woo Philadelphians by portraying a very dedicated Eagles fan in his new movie, […]

News

Starbucks in the Hot Seat?

Anti-gay groups on the attack

News

Sixers Co-Owner Marc Leder Fathered a “Love Child” in New York

If only the 76ers could score as often as their owner! Marc Leder, the Sixers co-owner who hosted the private fund-raiser where Mitt Romney made […]

News

HRC Rates Jewish Orgs

It’s the first faith-based report

News

Elmo Voice Actor Accused of Sex With Teen Boy

We have nothing even slightly snarky to say about this: Kevin Clash, the voice actor who turned Elmo into the most beloved of all Sesame […]

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

LGBT Rights Go Corporate

Top execs discuss workplace equality

News

“Bach to Rock” Brings Music, Fond Memories of Jack Black Movies to the Main Line

OK, kids, here’s your chance: Want to learn to play music, form a band, and become the biggest music star in the world since Justin […]

Philly’s Brownstein Group Creates “Interactive Catalog” for Ikea

The Brownstein Group in Philadelphia is getting credit with helping Ikea, purveyor of inexpensive-but-stylish home furnishings, create its first “interactive seasonal catalog”—a holiday-themed site called […]

News

Of Course Arthur Kade Interviewed the Petraeus Mistress

You remember Arthur Kade. In 2009, the man known as Arthur Kadyshes quit the financial sector and changed his name to embark on “The Journey”, […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>