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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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How Hoagie Heir Joey Sacco Became an OnlyFans Millionaire

The Ocean City native from the family behind Sack O’ Subs says he made more money in two days on OnlyFans than he would have in a year as an accountant.

The FBI at Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore on Wednesday morning
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FBI Agents Swarm Prestigious Main Line Art Gallery

Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore was closed to the public but very much open to federal investigators on Wednesday.

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New HBO Doc Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

Tiger King creators return with crazy stories of smugglers, collectors, hustlers, zoo keepers, and federal agents — plus all the turtles, snakes, and lizards caught up in the crossfire.

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 to Help

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “bigger street thug” than actual murderers he’s defended.

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LeBron James’s Philly Connections Run Back Nearly 25 Years

The new Sixer first played in Philly in 2002, as a high school junior.

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Behold: Philadelphia’s LeBron James Era Has Begun

And pandemonium ensues. Prepare to pay dearly to see his October debut in South Philadelphia.


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.


Cecily Tynan, who is retiring from 6ABC, speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia
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Fare Thee Well, Cecily Tynan

The Philly-famous meteorologist is leaving 6ABC after more than 30 years.

A tree that crushed this car during the microburst storm in Philadelphia remained on top of the car on Monday morning, two days after the storm
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What Do We Do About All the Trees We Just Lost in the Microburst Storm?

We asked the experts.

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Philly’s Best Power Couple Are Doubling Down on the City They Fell in Love With

As their celebrity reaches new heights, Kylie and Jason Kelce are dedicating their next chapter to giving back to the city they love.

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Rocker/TV Star/Vampire Honus Honus and Man Man Come Home

Pretty sure this is an interview with a vampire.

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Delco Export Kurt Vile Has Found His Muse — and It’s Us

Here, one of Rolling Stone‘s 250 greatest guitarists of all time talks Wawa, Lincoln Drive, and fatherhood.

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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.


Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
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Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

Sandra Shachar Scotch-taped a sign to the area surrounding the President’s House, where the Trump administration controversially replaced a slavery exhibit. She’s been threatened with arrest if she does it again.

Philadelphia buried in the haze of the Canadian wildfire smoke on Thursday, January 16, 2026
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Cough, Cough: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Philly

And it’s expected to remain here into Friday … and likely return.

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Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

It’s all happening at the just-announced Philadelphia Parallel Parking Championship.

Bryce Harper at the Home-Run Derby in Philadelphia, the day before the All-Star Game, as a controversy swirls around him and the gambling app FanDuel, as covered by the Inquirer
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Bryce Harper Says Not So Fast to Explosive Inquirer Report About Him and FanDuel

The hot mess involves a personalized Happy Thanksgiving video Harper recorded for a fan.

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