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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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WATCH: Man Drives BMW Down Art Museum Steps

The perfect Friday morning video.

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Handyman 2.0?

New-to-Philly service TaskRabbit turns odd jobs into a game.

News

Commissioner Ramsey’s Big Mistake

He shouldn’t let a questionable officer run school safety.

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Just Who Is Maria Papadakis?

Philly power player, or just another pretty face?

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Philly’s Greatest Start-Ups

20 local start-ups pushing us into the era of entrepreneurship.

Herbert and Catherine Shaible, members of the First Century Gospel Church, watched their two sons die because they refused to let them see a doctor.
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Why Did the Schaibles Let Their Children Die?

By their explanation, it was God’s will.


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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One of Us: Sal Paolantonio

ESPN’s Moorestown-based personality dishes on everything from Donovan McNabb to the Beatles.

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Restaurant Review: Xi’an Sizzling Woks

You might not have noticed it open. But go and and try the pickles, and you won’t be able to forget.

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Talula’s Daily

The spell was lovely while it lasted. The gourmet market at Talula’s Daily had closed for the day at 7 p.m., and the “Secret Supper […]

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The New Philadelphia Nightlife

Philly’s only good for drinking after sundown, right? Wrong.

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MAP: All of Philly’s Traffic Cameras

You don’t have to drive by the red light.

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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.


Bucks Co. High School Paper Disavows “Redskin” Team Name

What, does *everybody* hate racist mascots?

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State Police Stops Protecting Lt. Gov’s Wife

Nobody likes the Corbett administration.

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College Reporter Actually Plagiarized Philly.com

A new low for the journalistic profession.

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30th Street Station Getting New Bike Racks

A *lot* of them.

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