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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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Pulse: Power: After Stern

In November, with strippers in tow, Howard Stern stood on the streets of Manhattan and handed out the $150 Sirius satellite radios you’ll soon need […]

Pulse: Power: The Parking Crusade

It didn’t take much digging before I detected a big source of worry on the Center City parking plan. As I wrote in November, Philly […]

Taste: In Search of … Vanilla Ice Cream

 1  Turkey Hill Cost per serving: 16¢*Available at: Almost every major grocery storeBefore we started, one of the girls asked, “Did you include any run-of-the-mill […]

Pulse: Player: Alex Plotkin

When former Palm general manager Alex Plotkin set out to open Chops, his own steakhouse in Bala Cynwyd, he knew the suburban location would have […]

Taste: Reviews: Sophisticated Sovalo

The backstory reads like a movie script: Young man grows up in food-obsessed ­Italian-American family, the sort that starts planning dinner during lunch. He works […]

Taste: Spirits: Licorice Twist

As the weather warms, glasses of pastis appear in Frenchified bars. This licorice-­flavored drink is a milder incarnation of absinthe, the wickedly potent liquor outlawed […]


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.


Local brides reveal what made their weddings extraordinary. Read their stories, and be inspired

Local Brides reveal what made their weddings extraordinary. Read their stories, and be inspired Every time we set out to find the next batch of […]

Pulse: Style: Leisure: CBS 3: On Your Side: Beach or Bust!

1. When The prime rental period at the Shore is July 4th through the middle of August, with the majority of larger homes pre-rented before […]

Pulse: Style: Consumed: Cabana, Boy!

Is it easy to assemble? You can put it up in 20 minutes. It’s so chic and special and feels like a little bit of […]

Pulse: Style: Leisure: Restaurant Rave

On an early spring evening at Saks Fifth Avenue, customers milled about the second floor, sipping prosecco and nibbling on foie gras croquembouches. But this […]

Ragas Report: Test Drive

Salon BronzeWHAT: An at-home airbrush tanning system that uses an FDA-approved color additive to enhance skin safely and naturally.HOW IT WORKS: Insert a cartridge into […]

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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.


Pulse: Style: Ragas Report: What’s in Store

Longing for Barneys-like service and designer fashions? Look no further than Chic Bella, which recently opened off Rittenhouse Square and carries top couture designs by […]

Pulse: Style: Ragas Report: Shop Talk: Smak Parlour

Twenty-six-year-old best friends Abby Kessler and Katie Loftus, who met when they were 15, are the adorable design duo behind Old City’s latest girly boutique. […]

Pulse: Health: Can You See This Page?

Joel Weiner, a financial planner from the Lehigh Valley, had worn glasses since fourth grade. Six years ago, at age 45, he had LASIK surgery […]

Pulse: Getaway: Insiders’ Island

I boarded the jet for Nantucket stuffed up from cold symptoms and allergies, but I felt better as soon as I stepped onto the tarmac […]

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