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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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A guide to the best flicks

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Andre Iguodala Hopes to Win Gold at London Olympics

Over the weekend, Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala—along with Los Angeles Clipper Blake Griffin and Oklahoma City’s James Harden—was named to the U.S. Olympic basketball roster. […]

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Don’t Give Up on the Phillies Yet

If Ruben Amaro were smart–and since he went to Penn Charter and Stanford, it is reasonable to believe he is–he would hire someone to walk […]

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Ha. Ha. The French Are Getting Fat, Too

The French have a new reason to hate us. We are making them fat. My son Jonathan got me interested in French Fat when he […]

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Governor Corbett Puts a Gag on Philadelphia

Harrisburg’s club of mostly white rural legislators have rarely hidden the contempt they have for Philadelphia. But last week’s news that 18 percent of the […]

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If You Love Mitt Romney, Vote for Barack Obama

Wouldn’t it be great to live in a place where 98.1 percent of all your neighbors had health insurance? How about a place where 99.8 […]


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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The 5 Misconceptions About Lesbians

Somer Bingham tells it like it is

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Thanks to Facebook, Your Vacation Photos Are Worthless

My daughter was home over the weekend to visit, and she brought her laptop. “Oh, Mom!” she said practically the instant she got in the […]

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Morning Scoop: From Philly to NYC in 37 Minutes…by 2040?

Amtrak Talks Northeast Corridor Plan. Amtrak says  you’ll be able to travel from Philly to New York in just 37 minutes. That is, if they […]

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Google: Legalize Love

Supporting LGBT workers around the world

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My Wife’s Not Too Pregnant, She’s Just Having Twins

A couple of weeks ago, as Lisa and I wended our way through Whole Foods and Super Fresh, I spent as much time looking at […]

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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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10 Minutes With Rose Troche

She talks Go Fish, L Word and more

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Archdiocese Expected to Announce Fates of Suspended Priests

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce this afternoon the fate of some of the priests that were suspended last year amid the sexual […]

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VIDEO: Chris Christie Has Words With Man on the Boardwalk

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk last night with his family when he had a verbal altercation with a man […]

Governor Christie to Headline Romney Fundraiser in Washington

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will reportedly headline a July 18th breakfast fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Washington D.C.’s Willard Hotel. The […]

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