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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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Coming Soon: Mr. Gay Philly

Gentlemen, get your swimsuits ready

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Marcavage Lawsuit Dismissed

A setback for the anti-gay crusader

The Best Burger in Philly?

Vote in a bracket you might actually win

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Sundae School

Tracing the history of a beloved dessert

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Milton Street: Serious Fringe

How his mayoral bid hurts Nutter

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iPhone vs. Book

Fiction’s better on paper


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: A.C. Is Still Losing

Plus PA’s beer war

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One Dog of a Game

The Bulldogs vs. the Huskies sucked. Now it’s the women’s turn

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Urban Outfitters Sued

A New York investor alleges deception

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The Diceman Cometh… Run!

Andrew Dice Clay in A.C.

Eagles Hit the Gym

But not at NovaCare

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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.


More ‘He Said, She Said’ From Larry and Alycia

Straddling, fondling and narcisstic sociopaths

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HelpUsAdopt.org Faces Homophobia

Why someone quit over same-sex adoption

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Bill Maher on Gay Marriage

The comedian criticizes Obama

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Fired Gay Priest is Teaching at UPenn

Fr. St. George finds a new calling

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