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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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Alphabet Soup Review: A Tale of Two Restaurants

It’s dinnertime in South Jersey, and a pair of 40-somethings split a bottle of chardonnay as their well-behaved nine-year-old sips a glass of milk. Bites […]

Tie-dye! Yep, it’s back — but this time, it’s all grown-up (so don’t bust out that old neon t-shirt just yet).

1. Party Hopper Spy Zone Exchange jersey dress, $178, dangly earrings, $45, gold bangle, $45, and skinny bangles, $4 each, all at Leehe Fai, 133 […]

The best starts to long days at the beach

At teeny-tiny Ready’s on 8th Street in Ocean City, folks wait in line to sit at a counter with their eggs and home fries, served […]

The coolest new summer drinks.

Horchata ColadaToss that piña colada mix and visit Distrito, where the island classic is reinvented: Corralejo blanco tequila, horchata (sweetened rice milk), coconut and pineapple. […]

It was the perfect tabloid story: a former Penn Ph.D. student caught up in a violent S&M love triangle. But the really shocking part may be how much the Internet is changing our sex lives 

Certain women in the city, as their clients know, provide a certain service. I met one of them recently at a coffee shop off South […]

Taste: Eat This Now: Tamales

Anyone who’s shopped the 9th Street Market lately will tell you the moniker “Italian” no longer suits. Sure, DiBruno’s, Claudio’s, Giordano’s, Esposito’s and Sonny D’Angelo’s […]

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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Take a joyride.  Boy, has the Segway caught on in Sea Isle, where a company called Moving Forward Rentals provides lessons and an hour of […]

Chef and co-owner, the Northeast’s Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse

Your Fourth of July cooking: We go to my mom’s down the Shore, and they won’t let us cook. We show up and they feed […]

Not all surf is created equal. The best for sailing, snorkeling, hanging 10 …

Catchin’ a wave Among all the designated surfing beaches at the Shore, long, thin LBI has the best. Beginners do well at Harvey Cedars’ Hudson […]

Dad already has a silver pair of cuff links. For Father’s Day, give him some to jazz up his suited ensemble

Top: Ted Muehling blue agate cuff links, $450 at Egan Day, 260 South 16th Street, 267 – 773 – 8833, eganday.com. Silver Albion cuff links […]

We asked local etiquette expert Gail Madison how to handle the sometimes – awkward social aspects of joblessness

Dating: “It can’t be all about you all the time. Don’t get into the ‘poor me’ conversations. You have to keep a positive attitude. You’re […]

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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.

There are people in your corner. We’ve rounded up five local experts to help you navigate those murky unemployment waters

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Delicious dishes so light you can take seconds and still fit into your bikini

Korean Grilled Tofu Steak(Serves 2-3) Ingredients1 16-ounce block of extra firm tofu ¼ cup tamari soy sauce¼ cup toasted sesame oil¼ cup kochujang (Korean chili […]

The chef/owner of Horizons, our favorite Philly vegan restaurant, shares his secrets for summer cooking that will help fill you up and slim you down

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Lansdowne’s new theater might be playing great flicks, but their local organic treats are taking center stage

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