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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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Study: Pa. Has 10th-Highest Tax Burden

New Jersey, though, is No. 2 behind New York.

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
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Interview: Willie Brown Doesn’t Want to Strike

But he’s willing to do it anyway.

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Halladay: Start a ‘Zoo with Kyle’ Website

Ex-Phillies pitcher supporting his old mates.

Philly Web Series to Make Transphobic Debut

Why we need to stop using the word “tranny.”

Babette Booted from Ballot

Babette Josephs won’t be running again for State Rep.

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VIDEO: Betsy Ross Does the Nae Nae

America!


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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Union Rejects SEPTA Contract Offer, Wants Binding Arbitration

A strike by SEPTA workers could come as early as next week.

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UPDATE: Manco & Manco Owners Charged with Tax Evasion, to Be Released

They allegedly concealed nearly $1 million in income from the IRS.

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Bar Manager: Penn Lax Players Tip Horribly

Fado GM says Penn women trashed the bar and tipped 4% on $1,300.

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The 56 Things You’ll Overhear At Philly Tech Week

Marks: From “Glassholes” to “is that Wil Wheaton?” to “I’m a mobile app developer.” Collect them all!

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Poll: Should the School Day Start Later?

Cheltenham parents are concerned about their sleep-deprived teens.

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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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Ex-Phillie Lenny Dykstra: I Was Beaten in Prison

He’s filed a lawsuit.

William Way Launches New Funding Campaign

A new initiative makes it easier to support Philly’s only LGBT community center.

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Comcast Today: Did the Feds Just Save the Time Warner Merger?

Plus: How David L. Cohen missed out on $25,000.

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Source of Funds for Mayor’s Trip to Rome a Mystery

Who paid for the mayor to give the Pope a football jersey?

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