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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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Chile’s white wine delivers great taste with style

Chile has long been perceived as a source of great red wines, but as this up-and-coming wine country hits its stride, there has been a […]

Top five home accessories sure to welcome in the new season with style

So everyone updates their wardrobe come fall. But their home? Not so much. Maybe it’s because throwing a cardi over that summer dress is a […]

Treatment Guide: Stroke

Stroke kills more than 150,000 people a year, making it the third leading cause of death in our country. Those who survive are often left […]

Treatment Guide: Prostate Cancer

Cancer of the prostate — a small, walnut-sized gland that helps to produce semen in the male reproductive system — is the second leading cause […]

Small town browsing at its finest! Explore six great shopping towns worth spending the day in

While we’ll always love a good mall run (where else can you find three last-minute strappy sandal options in under 20 minutes?), sometimes we want […]

Jonathan McDonald unveils a delectable menu at his Pub & Kitchen

While he was executive chef at Snack Bar, Jonathan MacDonald delved into the realm of molecular gastronomy in his creative dishes. But the menu he’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.


Street Style, Week 3: September 19, 2008

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Great finds from Lululemon, Egan Day, and Vintique and Odi

Some great news on the Lululemon store-search front: After teasing us with a second-floor showroom for about a year, they have finally landed on 1527 […]

Apothecary’s trendy Manhattan-like cocktail celebrates the rise of 13th street’s Apothecary Bar + Lounge

No up-and-coming neighborhood arrives without a cocktail calling card, and the bartenders at 13th Street’s Apothecary Bar + Lounge are celebrating the rise of their […]

This year’s annual Chester County Restaurant Festival proves to be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon

No plans for Sunday? Take advantage of what’s promising to be a pleasantly fall-ish day and tour downtown West Chester at this year’s annual Chester […]

Is the price worth the band?

I thought I must have read the press release wrong yesterday: "AC/DC to bring ‘Black Ice’ to Wachovia Center on November 17th … Tickets at […]

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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.


To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale …

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale … I already ranted about those $92.50 […]

Wedding: It’s Your Fairy Tale

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Your first look at The Sololist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.

Seems like forever ago that we first started hearing about The Soloist, the Robert Downey Jr./Jamie Foxx movie based on former Inquirer columnist Steve Lopez‘s […]

Your first peek at Gramercy, Main Line Green Home, and Vivi G.

I’ve covered a bunch of new store openings here in the last few weeks, and last weekend, as promised, I checked them out to report […]

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