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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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Civil Unions Legalized in Delaware

Who’s heading to Rehoboth?

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Dawn Stensland In Court

Update: The case of the stolen minivan

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Preview: Shut Up & Dance

Bjork, hip-hop and much more

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Transgender Etiquette

A media dustup starts a conversation

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Are You An Obama Hater?

More red meat for the masses

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Liberty City Endorsements

Two openly gay candidates make the list


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.


Morning Scoop: Civil Unions a Go in Delaware

Plus the Pops are safe

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Abortion Needs to be Accessible

But the Pennsylvania House might not think so

Will Smith Pisses Off New York

Enormous trailers annoy SoHo residents

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OUTspoken: HIV Positive Rights

A Philly man shares his story

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Comcast Tried to Kill Us

The TV wars

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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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Phillies Outfielder Needs 7-Hour Surgery

Dedication, defined

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Is LeBron James Different Than Cliff Lee?

Why all the hate?

Bradley Cooper in Rittenhouse

Lunching Philadelphians didn’t recognize him!

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And the Gayest Cities Are…

Wait. Philly didn’t make the list?

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