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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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Guides

Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous..

Longform

Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times

How Philly’s leading vaccine doctor became MAHA’s public enemy number one

Vinyl Chickie owner Lisa Schaffer who has come into the possession of the entire record collection of the late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert
News

Pierre Robert’s Entire Record Collection Will Be for Sale for One Day Only

Best of Philly-winning record store Vinyl Chickie has acquired the “pristine” set of 400 albums.

News

Help Hard-Paddling South Philly Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan

The team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it.

News

The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 3

Test your Philly history knowledge. This month: William Penn and the Quakers!

Q&A

Ministry of Awe Founder Talks Murals, Philly Grit, and Being an Artist in 2026 America

Meet Meg Saligman, who likes to paint big. Really big.


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.


News

Citizen Of The Week: Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, Philly AIDS Thrift

For more than 20 years, the co-founder of Philly AIDS Thrift has been selling people’s old, unwanted stuff — resulting in more than $5 million of good.

News

How Should We Memorialize Pierre Robert?

A Rittenhouse bench, a mural, and a street renaming are all in the works. What about a statue?

Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.

News

Scenes From the Third “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia

Thousands of protestors marched up the Parkway on Saturday, one of several rallies held all over the country.

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

Philadelphia has a chance to preserve history in bigger, bolder ways by honoring the woman who escaped slavery under President George Washington.

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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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Q&A

Anonymous Philadelphians Reveal Their Finances to Us

How Philadelphians across the socioeconomic spectrum spend, scrimp, save, and live on the money they’ve got.

Longform

Philly’s Economy Is Growing — But People’s Lives Aren’t Getting Better

When it comes to creating well-paying jobs that grow and support a middle class, Philly has lost the plot.

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PBS’s Geoff Bennett Revisits the “Golden Age” of ’90s Black Sitcoms in His New Book

The South Jersey-born co-host of PBS NewsHour discusses Bill Cosby, the Fresh Prince, Richard Pryor, Quinta Brunson, and his book Black Out Loud.

News

Philly Mag Receives 19 CRMA Nominations

From civic journalism to food coverage to design, we’re very excited about the CRMA nominations this year.

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