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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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Gayest Cities in America

The Advocate‘s list may surprise you.

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As Cuomo Vows to Get Tough, Corbett Signs Gun Control Bill

Yesterday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vowed to establish the toughest assault weapons ban in the country, while Chris Christie re-iterated his potential support for […]

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10 Harrowing Facts About Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey

The submerged roller coaster in Seaside Heights. The Virgin Mary in Breezy Point. Blacked-out Manhattan. Powerful images captured in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s landfall […]

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WSJ: Silver Linings’ Jacki Weaver Nails Philly Accent

After Australian “Silver Linings Playbook” actress Jacki Weaver was nominated for an Oscar this week (she plays Bradley Cooper’s mom), she was interviewed by the […]

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Young, Gay and Christian?

A local non-profit says hell yea!

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LGBTQIA Penn Students Pushing For Even More Letters

Every few years, a new letter gets tacked on to what was once just LGBT: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. Lately, Q, for “queer” or […]


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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Pa. School System with $7 Million Deficit to Pay For Cop in Every School

In the month since the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting, many schools have bulked up security through metal detectors and armed guards (including some around […]

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GIFs: Dr. J on The Office

Philadelphia’s in the media again! Last weekend it was the New York Times‘ 36 Hours travel piece. And, last night on The Office, Jim headed to […]

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Sandusky’s Victims Closer to Getting Settlement Money

In remarks to media yesterday, Philly-based “Victim 5” lawyer Tom Kline said that negotiations between lawyers for Jerry Sandusky’s victims and Penn State had moved […]

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Oscar Madness

Surprises, snubs and predictions for the 2013 Academy Awards.

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Jack Lew’s Weird Signature: Just A Long Squiggly Line

There’s a whole pseudoscience devoted to the analysis of signatures. During the presidential primaries, the Daily Beast commissioned a handwriting guru to analyze the candidates’ […]

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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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Flyers Schedule Finally Coming Together…One Slow Day at a Time

The NHL’s new gimmick to keep things interesting: releasing a special cliffhanger schedule in which games are announced one day at a time. So now […]

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10 Percent of Masochistic Pennsylvanians Unhappy with Andy Reid Firing

Who are the 10 percent? According to a recent poll, one in every ten residents still pines for the bygone Andy Reid era, meaning they’re […]

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Everybody Wants Bradley Cooper’s Booth at the ‘Silver Linings’ Diner in Upper Darby

Move over, diner scenes from Annie Hall and When Harry Met Sally, tourists from across the globe are descending on little old Upper Darby to […]

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Pennsylvania Creates Handy “Report-A-Terrorist” App

The Pennsylvania police has released an smartphone app that allows you to report terrorists using a picture or written message. “See Something, Send Something” appears […]

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