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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.
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.”


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News

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Q&A

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

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Longform

AI Bots Stole My Music

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J.T. Realmuto reacts with his hands on his head to Chas McCormick catching his fly ball against the outfield wall.
News

Philly Today: Phillies and Eagles and Sixers and Union and Man This Is Exhausting

The Phillies came this close; the Eagles went where no Eagles have gone before. The Union got good news. The Sixers got bad news. OK, and a little non-sports stuff, too.

Q&A

Malcolm Jenkins Says the Eagles Will Win the NFC East

The Super Bowl-winning former Eagles safety talks NoLibs margaritas, underpaid teachers, and a novel idea to make football games better.

philadelphia lawyer chuck peruto and sean hagan, the man charged with a felony after he climbed a pole on broad street during a massive celebration over the Phillies going to the world series
News

Philly Today: Chuck Peruto Steps In to Defend Pole-Climbing Phillies Fan

And they have some interesting theories about why Larry Krasner’s office charged said fan with felonies.

News

Conrad Benner Is the Phillies World Series Live-Tweeter You Need to Follow

The creator of Philly public art blog Streets Dept has taken to Phillies Twitter with delightful World Series commentary, noting of the Fightins: #WholeTeamIsCute

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News

Philly Today: Holy Hell, They’re Already Decorating Center City for Christmas

Stop the madness. Plus, 78 degrees in the forecast and, of course, the shutout in South Philly.

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News

Philly Today: This Fitler Square Family Wins Halloween Yet Again

Taking DIY to the extreme. Plus, a Philadelphia media outlet reveals a plagiarism problem.


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.


Opinion

What Bryce Harper Gets Right (and Wentz and Simmons Didn’t)

Bryce Harper loves Philly, and he never lets us forget it.

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News

Philly Today: State Awards Trocadero $2.5 Million for Reopening Plan

Plus, Phillies fans left 7,780 pounds of trash in their wake after last week’s big win.

Kyle Schwarber watches a replay of hit eighth inning foul ball
News

Phillies Today! World Series Game Two: What a Bummer

Nobody said this was going to be easy.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hits the game-winning home run in game one of the World Series
News

Phillies Today! In World Series Game One, Phillies Prove They Can Beat Anybody, Any Time, Anywhere

Any doubts about whether they’re in the same class as the Astros were quickly quashed.

News

The Most Ridiculous Prop Bets on the World Series

Cheesesteak B-roll? It’s a question of “when,” not “if.”

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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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News

Philly Today: Pole-Climbing Phillies Fan Released on $100,000 Bail

Plus, people are trying to sell Phillies home World Series tickets for as much as $13,500 each.

Opinion

Phillies Fever Shows Just How Thirsty This City Was for Joy

I wasn’t even following baseball, but I love how happy the World Series run has made my fellow Philadelphians. How can we make the feeling last?

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News

Philly Today: The Herr’s Philly Potato Chip Contest Is Back, With a Twist

Plus, the Krasner impeachment, two (!) new Bryce Harper murals, and more.

Guides

The Ultimate Guide to the World Series (For Phillies Fans and Bandwagon Jumpers)

Where to watch, how to watch, and everything you need to catch up on what’s been happening, so you can talk Fightins.

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