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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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IBA Says It Gets Better

Local LGBT business leaders share their stories

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Can Thune Beat Obama?

Mendte’s election predictions

China First!

Toomey’s plan would stiff seniors

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Door Policies at Local Gay Bars

Do lesbians have more at stake?

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Woe Is Freshman Year?

College freshmen are just whiny

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GLAAD is Mad at SNL

Transgender skit causes stir


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.


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Real Toughness

Maybe Reid shouldn’t have called out Akers

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Chick-fil-A Says No to Gays

The chain funds another straight-only retreat

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Breakfast Is Toast

No more egging me on

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Please Touch Museum in financial trouble

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At his latest restaurant, Jose Garces flings open his pantry from sea to shining sea.

Another month, another Jose Garces restaurant. They open faster than diners can keep track. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone […]

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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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Ad circulars = litter

The Death of Tokens

SEPTA might finally get smart cards

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Eight spots that won’t weigh you down

Duane Morris Café Look for: The super-affordable, well-stocked salad bar, plus healthy snack options (Popchips, fruit, cottage cheese). United Plaza, 30 South 17th Street, first […]

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The GOP’s new assault on choice

They’ll tell you when you’ve been raped, ladies

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