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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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AI Bots Stole My Music

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Daryl Metcalfe Rants About “Liberal Loser” Democrats

In a Facebook tirade, he called state Rep. Brian Sims a “lying homosexual.”

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Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Launches #WhatAboutUs Movement

The Philly guitarist — whose credits include Pearl Jam and L.L. Cool J — is finally out of jail and pledging to help the “wrongfully accused.”

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This Top CHOP Doc Says She Was Forced to Resign Due to Pregnancy Discrimination

Dr. Kaede Ota says her work environment became “vicious, discriminatory, retaliatory and hostile” as a result of her having a baby.

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The Sheetz vs. Wawa Documentary We All Need Is in the Works

“We settle this here. We settle this now,” says Pittsburgh-based filmmaker Matthew Fridg.

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Temple Frat Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations

The frat, Alpha Epsilon Pi, said it was “appalled by these allegations.”

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Sally Kohn Is in Philly Tonight to Promote Her Controversial New Book

The popular CNN commentator will be interviewed by Desiree Peterkin Bell.


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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Philly Shelled Out How Much for the Eagles Parade?

The party celebrating the city’s first Super Bowl title cost $1 million more than the Phillies World Series parade in 2008.

Best Thing: The IRS Crashed

What. A. Pity.

Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s May Issue

Our May issue drops this week. Here’s a look at what we’re featuring.

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City Council Calls for Audit of Philly’s Skyrocketing Property Tax Assessments

Members say the city’s math might be flawed.

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Fortune Says These Philadelphians Are Among the World’s Greatest Leaders

They join the ranks of the President of South Korea, the CEO of Apple, and the students leading the uprising after the Parkland school shooting.

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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.


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Here’s When LOVE Park Will Officially Reopen

The park doesn’t look so great right now. But we’re willing to withhold judgment until its official debut.

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The Eagles Super Bowl Win Will Now Be Accompanied By a Live Philadelphia Orchestra Concert

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

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Ross on Starbucks Arrests: I Played a Role in Making Things Worse

Police Commissioner Richard Ross has apologized to the two black men at the center of the controversial incident last Thursday.

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A Second Cop Said Under Oath That Meek Mill Pointed Gun at Him, Court Records Reveal

As the movement to overturn the rapper’s 10-year-old conviction on drug and gun changes gathers momentum, a sworn statement long buried in sentencing notes complicates the picture.

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