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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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Philadelphia Soul Hosts Nation’s First Pro-Football LGBT-Awareness Night

And more gay weekend picks.

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The Phillymag.com Friday Pop Quiz

Kids today, amirite?

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Philly Police Dispatcher Arrested

Charged with taking bribes, conspiracy.

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Philly Is Walkin’, Yes Indeed

City ranks sixth for commuting by foot.

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Every Time You Eat a Tastykake, A Republican Gets Elected to Congress

Turns out the bakery’s owners are even more conservative than the Koch Brothers.

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Bear Delays Start of School in Jersey

Apparently the district didn’t want its students eaten.


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.


PA is Wasting Its Money on Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage

So says Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.

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Temple Alum Is New CEO of NPR

Jarl Mohn expected to bring “nuanced and new ideas” to public radio.

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Comcast Today: House Grills Execs on Time Warner Merger

The pairing of nation’s two biggest cable companies even triggers GOP concern.

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Philly Needs a New Deal With its Unions

Marks: Here’s a fix for our fiscal woes — hire Staples management.

WATCH: Car Stops in the Gayborhood, Gets Twerked All Over

“Only in Philly.”

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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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Fed Up With Public Urination and Fornication, Piazza Boots Radio 104.5

The party reportedly got out of hand.

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City Hall Is About to Slap Advertising on Everything

Proposal would raise revenue by selling ads on city buildings, vehicles.

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Don’t Forget About Arlene Ackerman

Mathis: As Philly schools cheating scandal progresses, remember who was in charge.

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PA Supreme Court to Hear Msgr. Lynn’s Case

Prosecutors fighting appeal court decision overturning his conviction.

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