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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 Best Thing That Happened This Week

Those upstate New York murderers weren’t in town.

Danny’s Changes Name to Danny’s Midnight Confessions

The notorious gayborhood sex store got a mini-facelift.

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Productive or Played-Out?

Mathis: Here’s what’s at stake in PMN-Newspaper Guild battle over seniority.

I-676 Will Be Closed Intermittently Over The Next Week

And there will be construction for a long time.

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

News

Hank Baskett: From Training Camp to Marriage Boot Camp?

Missanelli: How the (briefly, sort of) mighty fall.


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.


Starbucks Offering Two Good Reasons to Cheat on Your Diet

Their partnership with (PRODUCT) RED is raising funds for HIV/AIDS.

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Life at Philly Public Schools

Teachers make Wiffle balls out of duct tape.

News

Interview: Iverson Biographer Kent Babb

He talks about Stephen A. Smith, the practice rant, and why A.I. thrived in Philly.

Dear Target: I Think You Have a Gender Problem

Can you tell me what exactly a “girls’ building set” is?

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Could Sixers Get an Arena in South Jersey?

McQuade: How their spat with Wells Fargo could prelude a move to Camden.

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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.


News

How the Beverage Lobby Quietly Killed the Soda Tax in Philly, Again

The City Hall fight you haven’t heard about.

Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Goes Super Gay

It’s having us screaming “Yaaas!”

School District of Philadelphia
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Philly Schools Closing at Noon Due to Heat

Schools with graduation ceremonies have the option to stay open.

How to Stop the Annual School District Vs. City Council Smackdowns

A strategy for improving the dreaded school funding season.

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