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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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Controller: PGW Sale Could Result in Net Loss

Says can’t pin down cost of paying off gas workers’ pension funds.

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Brian Roberts Defends Time Warner Merger

Comcast CEO now making the case for his company.

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Law Firm Gives Chromebooks to South Philly School

$10,000 grant will buy computers for three grades of middle schoolers.

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Petition Seeks to Abolish SRC

November election requested.

John Abdallah Wambere on Ugandan Gay Crisis.

We sat down with the activist to get some sobering facts.

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(UPDATE) Report: Threat at Community College of Philadelphia Is Over

Incident started with classroom argument.


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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Philly Won’t Pursue 2024 Olympics

“The timing is not right for Philadelphia.”

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The Chart the Traffic Court Judges Didn’t Want The Jury To See

But the judge in the case ruled otherwise.

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Matthew Saad Muhammad is Dead; Boxing Champ Called Philly Home

Became a millionaire; was homeless late in life.

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Rape Reported on Schuylkill River Trail

Happened near where trail crosses under JFK Boulevard.

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Coryell Takes Carpenters Union Case Directly to Governor

Union wants to return to work at Convention Center.

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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.


#WCW: Amber Hikes

We’ve got the ladies she’s all aflutter for!

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Corbett Under Fire for Leasing State Land to Gas Drillers

Who could’ve guessed that would be controversial?

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Primary Was a Bloodbath for Pa. Progressives

Geeting: Philly’s political machine chugs along. But there are signs of hope amid the carnage.

Dollhouse Revue Closing After Five Years

Mimi Imfurst and the rest of the Dollstars put on a final show.

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