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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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Largest increases in median sale price from 2008 to 2009

LOCATION                                           INCREASE 1. Center City 19102 (Philadelphia)        57.4%2. Springfield Twp. (Burlington Co.)       27.5%3. MarlBoro Twp. (Montgomery Co.)       26.2%4. Chadds Ford […]

The historic Cresheim Cottage has a tasty new Latin flair.

AvenidaMount Airy Husbandandwife chefs Edgar and Kim Alvarez have turned the historic Cresheim Cottage into a modern, friendly LatinAmerican eatery. It’s the kind of place […]

Where you’ll find the priciest properties in the Philly region.

THE TOP 101. Newlin Twp. (Chester Co.)                $855,0002. Haverford (Delaware Co.)               $770,0003. Villanova (Montgomery Co.)            $750,0004. Gladwyne […]

Burgers, tattoos, and pirates come together at this Bryn Mawr eatery.

The BRGR JointMain Line Burgers are the main sell at this tattoothemed, quickserve Bryn Mawr eatery, and indeed, the patties — which come singly or […]

This Main Line BYOB features some of the best Indian treats outside the Subcontinent. 

Saffron Main Line/Ambler For months, eastern Main Line moms have been buzzing about Bala Cynwyd Indian BYOB Saffron, and now Amblerites can get in on […]

Our annual town-by-town guide to the region’s real estate stats.

Ask anyone selling a house anywhere these days: It’s not exactly sunshine and rainbows out there yet. But things are starting to look up for […]


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.


This Passyunk cafe makes a classic breakfast with a local twist.

Green Eggs Café East Passyunk In a perfect city, every other block would have a modern luncheonette like this sunny spot, where the coffee is […]

Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop

Neiman Marcus: The Art of Fashion To Benefit HelpUsAdopt.org This Thursday, Neiman Marcus in King of Prussia is hosting a cocktail party and fashion show […]

This Main Line fashion destination will be following you on your summer vacation.

I think that most of us Philadelphia ladies do it about the same: We’ve got our style, we’ve got our wardrobe. But we tweak it […]

The snow is melting (Monday is March, already!), the days are longer, and Philly’s most fashionable boutiques are filling up with hot spring styles.

I know it seems a little premature to go shouting around that spring is here — and, looking around outside, I know what you mean. […]

We’ve compiled a lookbook of our very favorite spring flings to get you ready for the latest Spring fashions.

This season, what’s waiting for you inside Philly’s boutiques will sweep you out of fall’s tough, dark embrace and into the light. With bright prints […]

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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.


Thanksgiving at the Perelman house will never be the same.

WHEN YOU’RE THE matriarch of one of the most prominent and wealthy families in Philadelphia, when your penthouse on Rittenhouse Square boasts an art collection […]

Portuguese cooking gets soulful in Northern Liberties.

AS A COLLEGE student, Carla Gonçalves grew weary of American boys. When she brought them to her Portuguese family’s Sunday dinners, they were intimidated by […]

What happens when you reinvent yourself during a recession?

LESLIE PADILLAOld job: Senior director of public relations at CN8. Last day: January 6, 2009. Why: Station closed. In transition: She did charity work and […]

Even in this economy, money isn’t everything. These four local companies have other ways of rewarding employees.

Analytical Graphics, Inc.: AGI staffers and their families can eat three full meals a day — catered by Faunbrook Catering in the Exton company’s -custom-built […]

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