Philadelphia Parking Authority
Finally, Somebody Wrote the “F&*k the PPA” Song We’ve Always Dreamed Of
If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention over the last couple of years, then you’ve probably heard about the Philly band Snacktime. […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
Man Claims the Philadelphia Parking Authority Fired Him for Being Gay
There’s so much to hate about the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA). The tickets they put on your car after your meter just expired. The awful […]
Beware, Philly: The Dreaded Boot Is Back
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. The PPA Brings Back the Car Boot […]
The Philadelphia Parking Authority Is Cutting Car Owners a Break. For Once.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has been quietly enacting a policy that makes us wonder if the agency isn’t as bad as we once thought. It […]
Yes, the PPA Sucks. No, It Did Not Ticket the Car That Blew Up on South Street.
There are at least a million reasons to hate the PPA. The corruption. The nepotism. The broken kiosks. The PPA enforcer standing around on the […]
It’s Official: Speed Cameras Will Be Installed in Philly this Year
If you’re not a big fan of the red-light cameras that have been snapping photos of offending vehicles in Philly since 2005, you’re probably not […]
This Brand-New Parking App Wants to Help You Avoid Pesky PPA Tickets
Parking in Center City is about to get a whole lot easier. A new (free!) parking app called SpotAngels debuted in Center City on Tuesday — and unlike […]
Philly’s 20 Biggest Losers of 2018
At the end of the year, it is customary for us here at Philly Mag to take stock of the good, the bad, and the […]
Goodbye, PPA. My Family Is Officially Done With You.
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Parking Authority proudly announced that its parking app MeterUp can now be used to pay for parking all over the city […]
Get Ready for Speed Cameras, Philadelphia
If you drive a car in Philadelphia, you’ve probably encountered red-light cameras, which raked in more than $10 million in fines last year alone. Well, […]
Kurt Vile’s New Music Video Is As Philly As It Gets
If you haven’t seen the new music video for Kurt Vile’s “Loading Zones,” then you’re missing out. Do yourself a favor and give it a […]
New PPA Chief Says Uber and Lyft Need to Disclose More Data
Have any clue how many trips Uber and Lyft drivers make in Philadelphia each day? No? That’s OK — neither does the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Despite deeply […]
Good News for PPA Scofflaws: Parking-Ticket Amnesty Begins on Thursday
Here’s some positive news for your Tuesday: The city will launch parking-ticket amnesty this week. The program will mostly come in handy for anyone who’s way, way […]
Parking Ticket Amnesty Is a Really Bad Idea
This weekend, I’m going to head out to the King of Prussia Mall to do some last-minute Christmas shopping. I’ll buy my kids the latest […]