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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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City Hall Said I Was a Tax Deadbeat

Mayor Nutter is in one of those moods again, the one where he’s cranky about the city’s flaws and uses colorful, somewhat overwrought language to […]

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Does It Matter if Cory Booker is Gay?

The answer is no. A blogger explains why.

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LGBTQueue: Drag Wars Cycle 2!

Plus: Martha Graham Cracker and tons of tequila.

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Toomey Asks That Philly Commission 9/11 Tribute Ship

The Daily American reports: U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is asking that the commissioning ceremony for the USS Somerset be held in Philadelphia. Toomey, R-Pa., wrote […]

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Michael Vick is Still an Eagle

When Andy Reid left town, it seemed like the next train would surely be reserved for oft-injured always-embattled QB Mike Vick. Guess what? Ain’t happening: […]

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Chester County Woman Pleads Guilty in Husband’s Death

A Chester County woman on Tuesday pleaded guilty to murder charges, on what would’ve been the first day of her trial. Morgan Mengel was accused […]


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.


Let Straight Men Watch More Porn!

Studies shows it makes them more tolerant.

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Philly Woman at Center of Massive Credit Card Scam

The U.S. attorney’s office in Newark today charged as many as 18 people for participating in a credit scam orchestrated by a Philadelphia woman, saying […]

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“Uncle Joe” Ligambi’s Long Trial May End With Split Verdict

AP reports that the Philly mafia trial is nearly at an end. “The judge in a Philadelphia mob racketeering trial says the jury has reached […]

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Every Time You Take a Philly Cab, Jay Leno Will Tell You Jokes

It’s getting more and more difficult to get into a Philadelphia cab that isn’t playing NBC on a screen embedded in front of the back […]

Hunty Games: Drag Race Recap

Mimi Imfurst gets her ass spoofed.

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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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Gas Prices Are Up, Traffic Is Clogged, and Philly is Expensive

We didn’t want to drive anywhere, anyway: AAA says the gas average rose by 8 cents in the Philadelphia area over the weekend and is […]

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Why Should I Care If Cory Booker Is Gay?

Why do I care if Newark Mayor Cory Booker is gay? This is not a rhetorical question. I’d like to know. There’s a comments field […]

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Bob Casey Rules Out Run for Governor

Gov. Tom Corbett can rest slightly more easily: Sen. Bob Casey, perhaps the best-known Democrat in the state of Pennylvania, has decided to sit out […]

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Why Is Philly Still So Filthy?

Last fall, as it has for the past three years, Philadelphia made Travel and Leisure magazine’s list of America’s dirtiest cities.  Philly came in sixth […]

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