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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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Jerry Sandusky Wants A New Trial, Ensuring the Horrors He Inflicted Will Always Be Present In Our Lives

We believe very strongly in a person’s right to trial, and to their right of appeal after that, but jeepers, it would be nice if […]

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Devastating Seaside Fire Had Roots in Sandy Storm Damage

We told you yesterday that the Seaside fire was probably an electrical accident, but it turns out the truth is more complex—and infinitely sadder—than that. […]

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8 Philly Athletes Who Told Fans to “F— Off”

University of Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini is under fire this week after a nearly 2-year-old audio recording of him bashing the team’s fans surfaced. […]

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Bob Casey is Right: Let’s Tax PA Drivers to Save SEPTA

On the surface, the proposal Sen. Bob Casey made this week at 30th Street Station seems like it was designed in a lab to infuriate […]

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Rep. Brian Sims to Introduce Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for PA Minors

Let’s get this passed.

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6 Non-Racist Tweets About the First Asian American Miss America

I didn’t watch the Miss America pageant Sunday, but boy oh boy did I hear about it. New York’s Nina Davuluri became the first Indian […]


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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Schoolmageddon ’13: Councilman Jim Kenney Wants to Rent Out the City’s Luxury Boxes… For the Kids

School’s already off to a rough start for Philly’s 137,000 public school students, but providing them with the proper equipment ought smooth things over a […]

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Joe Biden’s Niece Allegedly Tries to Punch Cop, Gets Arrested

Fightin’ Joe Biden’s Internet-bestowed nickname may be wearing off on his family members, most recently the vice president’s niece, Caroline Biden. Seems Caroline had a […]

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PHOTO: Union Pickets Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran

If you’ve strolled down 13th Street today, you might have noticed this glaring sign outside Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s restaurant Barbuzzo. To find out […]

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MontCo Register of Wills to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Striking Down Gay Marriages

Already 174 marriage licenses for gay couples have been issued, and Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Haines doesn’t have any plans to stop […]

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Sixers Owner Josh Harris Makes It Onto Forbes “400 Richest” List

The Sixers may be the least successful of Philly’s four pro sports teams over the past 10 years, but their newish majority owner, Josh Harris, […]

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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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Does Rutgers Dean Jacquelyn Litt Hate Lesbians?

That’s what former Rutgers employee—and current lesbian—Laura Federico, alleges in a suit against the university: Laura Federico, who is a lesbian, claims she was fired […]

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TONIGHT: A Legal Showdown at the Constitution Center and the Search for Philly’s Best Singer Begins

Two more reasons to #fallintophilly.

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Hide Your Saws, Hide Your Knife, and Hide Your Hand Drills, Cause They’re Robbing Everybody in Delco

Usually, when you steal a car, you’re stealing it because it’s a car. It can go places. There’s drink holders. You can put stuff in […]

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Josh Homme Seriously Hated Made in America

Oh, Philadelphia. What have we done? We try to have a nice time, maybe take in some music, and look what happens. A celebrity got […]

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