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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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Germantown Is Showing Philly How to Celebrate 2026 Way Beyond July 4th

Historic Germantown’s Tuomi Forrest is using America’s milestone birthday to introduce visitors to one of the city’s richest — and often overlooked — historic neighborhoods.

Amy Needle, president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Q&A

Amy Needle Wants Philly’s 250th to Become a Collective Core Memory

The Historic Philadelphia CEO wants 2026 to be a once-in-a-generation celebration Philadelphians will still talk about decades from now.

Anne Ryan, deputy secretary of tourism, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Q&A

PA’s Tourism Chief Is Playing the Long Game on Philly’s World Cup Moment

For Anne Ryan, the real challenge isn’t attracting crowds right now — it’s turning that attention into true love.

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Q&A

Wait, Is the United States … Good at Soccer?

With a golden generation of players coming into their prime, the U.S. men’s national team stands on the precipice of a historic World Cup run.

Q&A

This One Man Is Somehow Producing Two of Philly’s Biggest Events Right Now

Michael DelBene is overseeing both the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival and Wawa Welcome America  — two overlapping spectacles with global attention and local stakes.

Guides

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

From bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.


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.


Longform

The Most Impactful, Influential Philadelphian Who Ever Lived

Thomas Paine came. He wrote. And nothing was ever the same again.

News

Veteran Philly Guitarist Returns to Stage After Child Sexual Assault Conviction

Mike Tyler went from sharing the stage with Pearl Jam and LL Cool J to a prison cell and lifetime on the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registry. Now, he’s back. But is the Philly music scene ready for him?

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

SNL! Euphoria! The Michael Jackson biopic!  It’s a big year for the Hollywood heartthrob.

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Opinion

Danny Simmons Jr. Belonged to the People

The artist, who died on June 14th, was an advocate for creatives across Philadelphia and a voice for the underrepresented.

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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

When it comes to death, everyone these days is thinking outside the box.

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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.


Q&A

How Philly Prepared to Host the World Cup

Melissa Piccoli, chief external affairs officer for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, talks FIFA, city pride, and her Philly picks.

News

Summer of Mann

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday.

Longform

America’s Greatest Black-Owned Bookstore Community Is Right Here in Philly

More than places to buy books, these neighborhood institutions serve as classrooms, gathering spaces, and engines of change.

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Anti-Folk Artist Adam Brodsky Returns With American Epitaph

It’s the Philly singer-songwriter’s first record in 20 years.

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