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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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Philly Drag Queen Has Her Own Weekly Celebrity Gossip Show

Watch Brittany Lynn in action.

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Goldbergs Sitcom Based on Writer’s Philly Upbringing

The Daily News reports that The Goldbergs, a new ABC sitcom,is based on the 1980s upbringing of writer Adam F. Goldberg. His physician father, played […]

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Does Your Company Have a Bring Your Parent to Work Day?

Lest you think that “helicopter parenting” is an American thing, know this: a French woman was just charged with fraud for taking the Baccalaureate test […]

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Jennifer Weiner Responds to Jonathan Franzen’s Internet Slam

Last week, esteemed old white guy author Jonathan Franzen offered up a lengthy old white guy rant diatribe against the Internet, Twitter, and how modern […]

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Miss’d America Returns to AC: The Real Queen Will Be Crowned

The Press of Atlantic City reports: The 2013 Miss’d America competition will be held at 8 p.m. (Saturday) at the House of the Blues at […]

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PLAYDAR: Interview with Icona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt

They’re coming to Philly Sunday.


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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Butkovitz: Be Careful Which Philly Bridges You’re Using

City Controller’s office press release: City Controller Alan Butkovitz today released a follow up review of the Department of Streets’ Bridge Maintenance Unit that found […]

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WATCH: Woodmere Art Museum Puts Up Potter-Themed Straw Maze

“Once again, Woodmere introduces a Harry Potter themed straw maze to its front yard. Open from September 20-November 3rd, 2013.” Here’s the schedule of events […]

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The Guesswork Is Over: This Pope Really Is More Liberal Than His Predecessors

Remember when Pope Francis said some not-hateful things about gay people and conservatives said, “No, you don’t understand, he’s not really liberal?” Well, this pretty […]

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Pope Accuses Church of Putting Too Much Focus on Gay Issues

Can he get an amen?

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WATCH: 1950s Philadelphia Transportation Company Film Reminds Workers Not to Fight With Customers

This is awesome. The opening minute or so makes us want to do a Mystery Science Theater 3000-style voiceover. “PHILADELPHIA! LAND OF TRAINS!” But the […]

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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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13-Year-Old NJ Girl Directing Bloody Slasher Film

Your average 13-year-old girl these days is probably listening to One Direction, habitually checking her social media accounts, obsessing over what to wear to school, […]

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The Real Problem With Philly’s Schools

Two nights after former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee offered her prescription for Philadelphia’s ailing schools during a “Town Hall” meeting at Temple University, her […]

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Christie Defends Using Sandy Dollars for Seaside Fire

CBS3: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is defending his decision to take some federal Sandy relief money to help businesseshit by last week’s boardwalk fire in […]

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Philly Cop Claims He Was Harassed By Superior for Being Gay

All “T” all shade at the PPD.

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