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

How to Stop Crime in Philly

On Saturday night, a 23-year-old Temple grad was beaten to death by strangers because he yelled at an inconsiderate cab driver. Way to go, Philadelphia. […]

News

10 Food Resolutions for 2012

About two months ago, my doctor told me the last thing anyone wants to hear with the holidays nigh and visions of turkey, stuffing, Italian […]

News

Morning Scoop: Ricky Gervais Hosts the Philadelphia Flower Show

Police Search for Suspects in Old City Beating Death. Philly’s violent start to 2012 continued with the brutal beating of a 23-year-old in Old City […]

News

Biden Speaks at C.B. West

Vice President Joe Biden was at C.B. West this afternoon to deliver a speech to the students. Kids skipped algebra and bio to listen to […]

News

Neshaminy Teachers Offer to Negotiate

The teachers at Neshaminy have offered to end their strike and enter a seven-day period of around-the-clock negotiations. The caveat is that if all of […]

News

Joe Paterno Speaks! To the Washington Post

Joe Paterno has not spoken publicly about his role in the ongoing sexual abuse scandal that has all but engulfed Penn State University. Students rioted […]


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

Bradley Officially Out at Penn State

In “news we’ve been expecting all week” today, Tom Bradley has made his departure from Penn State official. Technically Bradley was still the defensive coordinator […]

News

Yuengling is the Largest American Brewery

Yuengling has always boasted of its status as America’s oldest brewery. Now, they’re the country’s largest, too. A few years ago, Anheuser-Busch was purchased by […]

News

Oprah and Chris Christie Talk Weight, Facebook, Relationships

Oprah recently interviewed Chris Christie and the governor’s family for a segment that will air on OWN Sunday at 9 p.m. The two talked about […]

News

Get Spontaneously Hitched in Atlantic City

We’ve had some late nights early mornings in Atlantic City and can attest to the fact that the last thing the city needs is a […]

News

Film Preview: Joshua Tree

The secret life of James Dean

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

Weekend Roundup

Talent shows, parties and charity romps

News

Massage Therapy Etiquette

I was sitting in the waiting area of the spa with my sister, who’d given me a gift certificate for a massage as a Christmas […]

News

Body Awareness Review

It’s Body Awareness Week at Shirley State College. Organized and lead by psychology professor Phyllis (Grace Gonglewski), it is to be a week of discussion, […]

News

Trevor Teen Commits Suicide

A 19 year old is remembered

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>