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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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DRPA Trolls Drivers

Drivers ante up

News

Gay Pride and Anti-Gay Rants

Alec Mapa and Dan Savage discuss

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Attn: Gays, Grannies and Grandes

Conan has a great idea for Starbucks

News

Pa., Take a Cue from N.Y.

It’s time to legalize gay marriage

News

What the Eagles Can Learn From the Flyers

Money can buy fans’ love

News

Philly’s History of Bad Policing

Letting the bad guys go


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

Q&A: Hezekiah Jones

On re-scoring

Morning Scoop: Flash Mob Pillages

Plus: Who owns the Shore?

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Rather Have a Boy Baby?

Here’s what that says about you

News

F**k Flash Mobs

Teenage rioting hits close to home

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In Defense of Philly Pizza

Why we ate 1,000 slices

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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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Lockheed Cherry Hill Lands Big Contract

If they build it…

Philly Teachers Fight Layoffs

“A” for arbitration

Gang Shooting in Philly

…with cameras

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