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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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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Naming, shaming, blaming, gaming: There’s always something going on in Our Town!

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WATCH: Two Young Women Lead a Liquor Store Beatdown

Now police are looking for the suspects.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

How the gays are spending the first weekend of fall.

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Still No Philadelphia Veterans Parade?

Mendte: We have a parade for just about everything else at this point.

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Juniata College’s Ancient Book is (Sadly) Not Made of Human Skin

Instead, “Biblioteca Politica” is written upon good old-fashioned sheep skin.

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3 Observations About Eagles Fans (From a Non-Eagles Fan)

Lazor: You’re overly dramatic and get hung up on weird stuff, but you’re not as bad as everyone says.


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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Terry Gillen to Announce Mayoral Run

Former aide to Nutter, Rendell will take aim at office in her own right.

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Three Years Later, Sandusky Scandal Still Ripples at Penn State

Read the full letter from President Eric Barron, asking for civility.

How the Penn Working Dog Center Turns Puppies Into Saviors

There’s a golden retriever in the ladies’ room. It’s my first visit to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, and traffic was tied up on […]

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Michael Nutter and Philly Jesus, Together at Last

One last photo from Thursday’s Dilworth Park dedication.

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It Is Perfectly Legal to Eat Dogs and Cats in PA

But hurry! That could all change this month.

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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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Everything’s Coming Up Camden

Crime is down; now the credit rating is up.

If Fattah Goes, Who Fills the Void?

Kerkstra: Chaka Fattah’s political organization is one of the few left in the city. Can it survive a resignation, or worse?

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Former Art Museum Director Has Died

Jean S. Boggs served during tough time for institution.

Your Gay Guide to FringeArts 2014

Get down with the LGBT at this year’s arts and theater festival.

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