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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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Penn’s Brightest Minds Put Expensive Ivy League Education to Work Designing Hack-Proof Party App

The Daily Pennsylvanian brings us news of TheRedCup, the most secure party app ever designed by human brains. Thank God the parents of these fine […]

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Philly AIDS Thrift Announces Expansion, Increases Monthly Donation

Big news for its eighth birthday.

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Ruth Patrick, Philly-Based Science Pioneer, Dead at 105

New York Times: Ruth Patrick, a pioneer in studying the health of freshwater streams and rivers who laid the scientific groundwork for modern pollution control […]

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Western PA School Won’t Let Transgender Teen Run for Homecoming King

AP: A western Pennsylvania school board won’t let a studentwho was born female but identifies as male run for homecoming king. The Richland School Board didn’t rule […]

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Bill Would Shrink the Pennsylvania House by 50 Seats

What’s not to like about this idea from Pennsylvania House Speaker Sam Smith? He is sponsoring a measure, House Bill 1234, that would lop 50 […]

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NCAA Gives Penn State Back Some Football Scholarships, Might Reduce Postseason Ban in Future

NCAA press release: Due to Penn State University’s continued progress toward ensuring athletics integrity, the NCAA Executive Committee is gradually restoring football scholarships the university lost […]


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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FringeArts Review: Dutch Masters‘ Daring Take on Race

Ah, 1992. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Everyone who was anyone was down with O.P.P. (best), George H.W. […]

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New Foundation Will Give Philly Catholics Greater Say in Church Spending

The Inquirer reports that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is creating a new private foundation that will give the city’s lay leaders more say over how […]

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Fergie to Stage The Band’s Last Waltz at Troc to Benefit Schools

On November 26, 1976, the musical group The Band played a concert in San Francisco known as “The Last Waltz”, as it was their farewell […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Breaking Down Cher’s ‘Closer to the Truth’

A longtime fan speaks the real truth.

ALBUM REVIEW: Breaking Down Cher’s ‘Closer to the Truth’

A longtime fan speaks the real truth.

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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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Pennsylvania Priest Caught With 15-Year-Old Boy

Catholic Online: Rev. Jeffery W. Paulish was arrested and charged with one felony count of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and one felony count of unlawful […]

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The Philly Inferiority Complex: What We Can Learn From KC

Philadelphia was once the biggest, baddest town in North America. We were once second only to London in size in the English-speaking world. The national […]

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Jon Gosselin, Firearms, and Photographers: What Could Go Wrong?

Allentown Morning Call: Robeson Township police said today that they have decided not to file any charges after investigating an incident in which Jon Gosselin fired […]

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Study: Your Bank Probably Sucks, Philly

Here’s a chicken-or-egg question: Do Philadelphia banks suck because they’re banks, or because they’re in Philadelphia? Philadelphia Business Journal offers some insight: Five of the […]

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