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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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Bruce Springsteen and the Teleprompter

I think there must be something to all this talk about the landfills and polluted water in New Jersey, because it seems like all those […]

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Philly Collector to Sell Pollock, Rothko Paintings at Auction

Geraldine Pincus will send a large portion of her art collection to auction at Christie’s in New York because her foundation, The Pincus Family Foundation, […]

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America Is Starting to Notice Killadelphia

We’re used to it. We wake up every morning and read reports of violent home invasions in Olney. We catch clips on the evening news […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT event guide

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NYC Radio Ads Take Shots at Philly

Crap. They’re actually clever, too. One says, “Express trains make fewer stops (like Flyers goalies).” Another says, “If you miss the train, another one will […]

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Will Kate Middleton Change How Women Dress?

I recently watched the bizarre train wreck that is NBC’s Fashion Star. (Haven’t seen it? Consider yourself lucky.) I felt rather sorry for the contestants. […]


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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William Penn HS Allows Hoodie Protest

William Penn High School in Delaware County will amend its dress code policy for one day to allow students to hold a hoodie protest in […]

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SNL Casts Lesbian Comic

Kate McKinnon joins the show

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The Morning Call Guest Columnist Kills Wife, Self

Charles Snelling—an 81-year-old Republican with a regular guest column in Allentown’s The Morning Call—killed his wife and then himself yesterday. Snelling’s wife was also 81-years-old […]

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VIDEO: Springsteen Chugs a Fan’s Beer at His Philly Concert

Yeah, this is why The Boss is The Boss. He’s wading through the crowd while belting out “Raise Your Hand” when he takes a load […]

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Why We Loved the 1993 Phillies

During the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies have been accused of being unshaven, overweight, long-haired, dumb slobs. The problem with that barb, from Kevin Nealon […]

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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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Mayor Nutter Is Hip on the Twitter

So says University of Illinois at Chicago in a new study that ranks the 75 biggest cities in America on how social media savvy its […]

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Was Racial Tension at Work in a Philadelphia Fireman’s Suicide?

When I first sat down to write the intro for my April Philadelphia magazine story on the Philadelphia Fire Department, I wrote: “The specter of […]

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The 11 Worst Characters on the Best TV Shows

Last week I did a (very scientific) poll among my Facebook friends: “Who are the worst characters on the best TV shows?” The answers were […]

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Is Sex Once a Week Enough?

Dear Monica, My husband thinks that we don’t have sex often enough. What is considered to be a reasonable amount of intimacy for married couples? […]

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