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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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Andy Reid Homecoming Watch

Andy Reid brings his Kansas City Chiefs to Philadelphia on Thursday night, after 14 years and five NFC championship games here. Here’s what’s being said: […]

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“Kevin Bacon” (Pig Edition) Still on the Run in Jersey

The Courier-Post reports on the pig who ran away from owner Shane Murray: “Kevin Bacon” has been on the run since Sept. 2, after Murray, […]

TONIGHT: The Dumpsta Players Do Dionne Warwick

Do you know the way to Bob and Barbara’s?

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WATCH: Former Phillies’ Prospect Achieves Rare “Butt Slide”

This is why you never slide head-first, kids. Your browser does not support iframes. We mention this only becasue the slider, Jonathan Villar, was a […]

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WATCH: “North Philly Tom” Breathes Fire in the Streets

I guess this is where we make a joke about how the circus doesn’t come to North Philly because North Philly is a circus. Whatever. […]

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Crowdsourcing Big Brother: Police Turn to Private Cameras for Surveilance

Remember, earlier this year City Controller Alan Butkovitz criticized the city’s surveillance camera system, saying only about a third of the cameras work? We find […]


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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Penn, Temple Students Facing Underage Drinking Crackdown

This maybe isn’t a good time to be an alcohol-loving college student in Philadelphia. First, let’s see what’s going on at Penn: The 2013 Annual […]

WATCH: Philly Singer-Songwriter Covers Whitney Houston in New Video

Aiden James wants to dance.

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Schoolmageddon ’13: Shocking Poll Shows Parents Unhappy With Philly School

Who could’ve seen this coming? WHYY reports: The Philadelphia School District’s financial woes appear to have to have badly bruised its reputation, according to a […]

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Man Sentenced for Threatening CBS3’s Kate Bilo

The Inquirer reports: A Lansdowne man who threatened over Twitter to rape a television meteorologist and kill her and her child was sentenced Tuesday to […]

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Apple Releases iOS 7 Today in Effort to Keep Blowing Your Mind

You will not get a new iPhone or iPad today, but it’s possible you’ll get the new iOS 7 operating system that makes it feel […]

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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.


LGBT Six-Word Memoir: Martha Graham Cracker

Advice we could all live by.

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Penn Foundation Soon to Have New Leader

The Inquirer reports: ZRG Partners headhunter Natalie H. Brooks says she has “total confidence” she can find a new leader for the $1.9 billion William […]

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Bill Would Ban Gay “Conversion Therapy” for Kids

Our G-Philly friends are all over this story: In a press conference this afternoon at the Attic Youth Center, Philly State Rep. Brian Sims and Luzerne Rep. […]

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How Far Did Rocky Go in His Training Run in ‘Rocky II’?

Rocky wasn’t just a boxer. He was a marathoner.

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