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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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Chuck E. Cheese Is Safer Than Your Kid’s School

Every day, we drop our kids off at school and hope and pray that they are safe. We trust that the people who are in […]

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How to Kill a Relationship

Dear Monica, I am having trouble sustaining long-term relationships. What do you think I am doing that makes men back off?   —J. P., Springfield

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11 Reasons to Avoid This Year’s Super Bowl

It’s not that I hate the commercialism of the Super Bowl—I’ve been watching since I was eight. Nor have I boycotted football to protest the […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Brooklyn BBQ at Fette Sau

Stephen Starr is an ideas man. Thing is, sometimes they’re other people’s ideas. That’s been the rap on Philly’s foremost restaurateur for longer than is […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: American Eats at The Mildred

It may not generally be wise to judge a restaurant by its logo, but it works for the Mildred. There it hangs, above the quiet […]

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Ravens Have Every Right to Keep Plump Cheerleader From Super Bowl

“Originally I would have loved to go to the Super Bowl, but at this point it looks like it’s not going to happen … I […]


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 Inquirer and Daily News Will Exist for Two More Years

Three weeks after the Inquirer owners threatened to liquidate the papers and two weeks after Newspaper Guild president and Daily News gossip columnist Dan Gross […]

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That Other Liberty Bell No One Cares About Locked Away in Closet Today

In 1976, the Queen of England brought over a replica of our old pal Liberty Bell, to commemorate the Bicentennial. How sweet and thoughtful–our new […]

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Who’s a “Taker” Now? In Pennsylvania, Poor Pay More in Taxes than Rich

When everybody comes out to vote, (i.e. presidential elections) Pennsylvania’s a blue state. And at least in certain pockets, it behaves much like the northeastern […]

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Cool New Interactive Map: Crime Down in Rittenhouse, Up in Chestnut Hill

Today, AxisPhilly, formerly Philadelphia Public Interest Information Network (I approve of the name change), launched its spiffy new website. Among the features you’ll see there […]

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Video: Reporter Disses Videobomber

Don’t mess with Jessica Sanchez of WKMG.

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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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HealthGrades.com Loves “Barbaric” Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell

HealthGrades.com is one of the most prominent of the many doctor-rating websites out there in the digital abyss. The 14-year-old company’s motto is “How America […]

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Has Bob Brady Saved the Philly Bike Race?

A week ago Congressman Bob Brady injected himself (so to speak) into the controversy surrounding the cancellation of this year’s Philadelphia International Championship bike race, […]

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Presenting the Shadiest Quote in Philly’s Traffic Ticket Fixing Scandal

Six current or ex-Philly traffic court judges have been indicted today by the U.S. Attorney’s office for their roles in a wide-ranging ticket-fixing scandal that […]

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Temple Prof with ‘Silver Linings’ Role Kissed by Bradley Cooper

On the cheek, on the cheek. Settle down everyone. Temple professor and prominent Philly theater actress Cheryl Williams, in case you weren’t aware, played Jennifer […]

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