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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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School District of Philadelphia
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Anger Follows Cancellation of School Funding Vote

Schools may not open on time; activists plan protests.

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How Philly Families Will Pay for Harrisburg’s Sins

And why the coming schools disaster didn’t have to happen.

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John Bolaris Boxing Match Cancelled

And Damon Feldman says he’s suing.

What’s the Song of Summer 2014?

DJ Carl Michaels presents his top 10 picks.

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Committee of Seventy Calls for Police Oversight Board

“Police misconduct has become an epidemic.”

Long Weekend: Navigating Gay Vegas

How to have a gay ol’ time in Sin City.


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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Downtown Trolley Service Shuts Down Friday

“Trolley Tunnel Blitz” will take several weeks.

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10 Men You Should Unfollow on Twitter

Palan: Going on a “digital man cleanse” during the #UnfollowAMan movement? Some tips.

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UPDATE: Cigarette Tax Vote Canceled

Will Philly schools get the money they need?

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Pa. Ranks Second in Teacher Sex Crimes

Texas was No. 1.

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Court Tosses Johnny Doc’s Malpractice Suit

He sued law firm for disclosing FBI affidavit against him.

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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.


IBA Wins LGBT Chamber of the Year Award

Big news for Philly’s pro-LGBT business champions.

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Philly Police Get Raise and a Rebuke

Arbitrator gives officers a financial boost, but decries “unprecedented wave” of corruption.

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Train Geeks Freaking Out Over 30th Street Station Renaming

Not so fast, Chaka Fattah!

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Newtown Man to Face Trial for Ear Biting

“Paramedics found the missing chunk of ear in the parking lot.”

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