Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
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.
Q&A

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.”


best philadelphians
News

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Q&A

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

ai stole music makeshift hammer
Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

Latest Stories

News

Report: Two Firefighters Accept Punishment in Sex Scandal

Part of group of seven scheduled for disciplinary hearings this week.

News

Should We Ban Fraternities? Or Just Watch Them Destroy Themselves?

Weymouth: Penn State is the latest to illustrate Greek life’s ingrained hate.

Live Coverage: The Coffee Can of Destiny

Patrick Kerkstra was on the scene as ballot positions — and politicians’ dreams — hung in the balance.

Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Musical is “60 Percent Written”

Her hubby spills some Mean beans.

News

Gabby Giffords to Lobby for New Gun Laws in Jersey

Part of a regional swing she’s making to convince state legislators to crack down.

Presbyterian Church (USA) Says Yes to Same-Sex Marriage

In a change to its constitution.


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

The Brief: The Coffee Can That Can Kill a Politician’s Dreams

Candidates’ ballot positions are determined by the luck of the draw.

News

Brady to Dems: Reconsider Manny Morales Endorsement

Congressman gets involved in City Council race.

News

A Lesson for Seth Williams in Sting

His victories in Kane’s abandoned case point the way to better policing policy.

News

Blackwell, Singer’s Candidacies Challenged in Court

The bigger Council At-Large candidates emerged unscathed.

News

WATCH: Atlantic City Fire Chief Drops Pants at City Building

He’s been placed on leave.

Read More About

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.


News

Police: PSU Frat Posted Photos of Nude Unconscious Women On Facebook

We’ve got the police warrant.

Should Cities Embrace Nighttime Truck Delivery?

The advantages of getting trucks off the streets at peak hours.

Atlantic City concept plans
News

Renderings of the Newest Proposals for A.C.

What’s the plan for Bader Field and Gardner’s Basin?

Frankly Bradley’s to Ressurect Defunct Lesbian Bar Sisters

For one night only.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>