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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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There’s Good Cheating and Bad Cheating

Spikol: Before you judge in the Ashley Madison hack, you need to know the difference.

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Man Robs Center City 7-Eleven Using Pepper Spray

His take? Ten packs of smokes.

Op-Ed: Pope Visit a Huge Opportunity for Philly

Let’s not blow it.

Nothing Good Can Come Out of a Caitlyn Jenner Halloween Costume

Why on earth would Spirit Halloween think this is a good idea?

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SEPTA Is Trying to Become More Bike Friendly

More bike parking coming to regional rail stops, and more space on Market-Frankford cars too.

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Biden Pondering Presidential Run

Scranton native, former U.S. senator considers challenge to Hillary Clinton.


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.


The Archbishop

Pope Francis has unleashed a Vatican Spring. Does Charles Chaput have other ideas?

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Eight Great College Football Games to See (in Person) This Fall

Hurry, before the haters turn off the lights for good.

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Department of Shore Awesomeness

Weymouth: I really wanted to keep Brigantine as my secret day-trip haven. Then I discovered the beach bar.

The “Joys” of Womanhood

If gender is all about how you feel on the inside, why is Caitlyn Jenner wearing that bustier?

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Best Thing: Diner en Damp

Hingston: Nothing worse than a moist baguette, is there, dahling?

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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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Kane on Report of Williams Probe: Don’t Look at Me

Kathleen Kane says she has nothing to do with an Inquirer article about an investigation into Seth Williams’ campaign spending.

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Chase Utley Fifth Best Modern Phillie

Missanelli: Who cares if he’s not one of the game’s all-time greats?

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Why So Many Penn Staters on Ashley Madison?

Hingston: Maybe it’s not such a Happy Valley after all.

PHOTOS: The LGBT Community Rocked Out Diner en Blanc

Gays and a white party. Do we need to say more?

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