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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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Philly ‘Burbs: We Want Some of That Pope Money, Too!

Suburban officials are irked that the city is getting reimbursed for the pope’s visit, but their towns aren’t.

Pope Traffic and Transit for Friday

Everything you need to know about road closures and SEPTA changes.

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The Newest Genre of Music Is Catholic Ambient Dubstep. Really.

The Priests of the Beat merge Skrillex with Pontifex.

10 Gay Philly Instagrams from Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour

Including pole dancing on a crucifix.

GALAEI’s Trans-Health Information Project Issues Statement on Papal Visit

“If sinners were good enough to sit with Jesus, are we not good enough to sit with a man who believes himself to speak for Jesus?”

News

Pope Week: Friday

Philly’s Catholic shrines are doing brisk business. Plus other highlights.


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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NBC10 Workers on Strike Ahead of Pope’s Arrival

Station says it will have “no impact” on broadcasts.

10 Quality Tweets About the Pope Francis Visit

Stressed out from dodging random barricades? Relax and read what the Twittersphere is saying about @pontifex.

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10 Things You’ll Only See in Popeadelphia

Spikol: These are strange times we’re living in.

Live Blog Live: The Pope in Philadelphia  

PHOTOS: Mr. Popesicle Visits the Philly Mag Offices

A giant talking ice pop brought us some gifts.

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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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PHOTOS: The Staging of the Pope Francis Stage

Behold: The Benjamin Franklin Pope Francis Parkway.

Will Pope Francis Make Philly Exhibit-A When He Critiques U.S. Policy?

Philly will be the backdrop for Francis’s teachings on charged issues like prison reform, immigration and the nature of the modern family.

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The “Supermoon” Lunar Eclipse Is Coming!

Say goodbye to the pope and hello to the dark side of the moon.

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Pope in Philly: Foreign Journalists Encounter Scrapple

A buffet breakfast for journalists at Reading Terminal Market featured an array of local delights.

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