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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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Kenney: Pennsylvania Should Legalize Weed

The mayor’s comments follow a major drug bust.

The Great Philly Mag Dishonesty Survey

We want to know: What do you lie about? (Don’t worry, it’s anonymous.)

Cash a Check and Meet an Eagles Hall of Famer

Jeremiah Trotter is appearing at the … M&T Bank on Street Road?

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NA Poe Arrest Shows the War on Drugs Is Alive and Well In Philly

Fiorillo: I don’t feel a bit safer.

Mazzoni Center CEO, Board President Resign

The nonprofit made the announcement on Monday.

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WATCH: Hundreds of Kids on Bikes Flood I-676

The teens completely took over the road.


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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N.A. Poe’s Pot Party Just Got Raided!

Victor Fiorillo: I left 30 minutes before cops showed up.

Purge!

The Philadelphian’s guide to getting rid of everything.

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We Want Answers: Jake Tapper

CNN’s chief Washington correspondent on growing up in Philly, how Marc Howard steered him toward television, and going toe-to-toe with the Trump administration.

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Talk Acme to Me

How Alexa and Siri learn to understand accents. Yes, even your Philly accent.

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Best Thing This Week:

Philly marched for science!

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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.


Did Sarah Palin Know She Was Copying Philly Gay Activists?

Remember when Philly gay folks flipped Reagan’s portrait the bird?

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DOJ: Philly Must Prove it Meets Grant Requirements

The city must comply with federal immigration officials.

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Former Wawa Employee Says She Was Racially Harassed

“I am a black woman living in the white world of Wawa,” she says she told management.

Eagles Release 2017 Schedule

The Birds have home games against Oakland on Christmas and Dallas on New Year’s Eve.

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