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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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While you were hibernating, the Shore food scene was changing. Here’s what you need to know

ATLANTIC CITY What is it with Italian men and their namesake restaurants? Luke Palladino, who used to be at the Borgata (and more recently received […]

Escape to the seaside sans the Shore crowds

OBX bumper stickers are ubiquitous for a reason: The Outer Banks, with its laid-back vibe and miles of beaches unblemished by overdevelopment, is hard not […]

Summer 2011 Travel Deals

Jersey Shore: The Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey—about eight miles from A.C.—has reopened after a multimillion-dollar reno. NYC: Because folding back your sheets isn’t enough […]

Everything you need for breezy al fresco elegance

You’ve waited for it all winter: dinner, lunch, breakfast, brunch—out back. But first, please gently update your patio’s overwrought iron. Starting with that table. Replace […]

After half a century, this pancake house still makes us glad to be awake

Paris? London? Cape Cod? They’re all beautiful. But when summer rolls around, there’s just one place a real Philadelphian wants to be. From ice-cream cones […]

Taxis Just Got More Expensive

Philly cabs have new surcharge


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.


Advice From District Attorney Seth Williams

Always looking out for us!

Snooki Hurting Shore Tourism?

Seaside Heights feels backlash

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Worst Subject Line of the Week

We hope that Piazza pool is chlorinated

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Kids + Bullying

A new video spotlights real stories

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Medicare Scare Hits Philly

Pat Meehan broke his promise

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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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Philly’s Best Columnist?

Not you, Buzz

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Ready for Pride?

7 reasons to celebrate

Morning Scoop: Murder In NoLibs

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What We Love: PAFA After Dark

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