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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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Philly Realtors Are Placing Classified Ads Looking for Sellers

Well, we knew the Philly housing market was doing pretty well, but not this well. So well, in fact, that local realtors have been putting […]

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Cory Booker, Slumlord?

Between running his city and running for Senate, Newark Mayor Cory Booker has been a little preoccupied recently. Enough, apparently to forget that he owned […]

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Nina Davuluri: Our Most American Miss America Yet?

Last night, Nina Davuluri, a woman of Indian descent, was crowned Miss America. Soon, a small wave of imbecilic panic spread. Neither Miss America nor […]

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Miss America, Paula Deen and Pathetic White Racism

Few things unite white America more than beauty pageants and butter. Therefore, last night, when white America watched with rapt attention as ABC News highlighted […]

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Even Ed Rendell Doesn’t Think Hillary Is Running for President

As Joel Mathis said last week, perhaps it’s time to let the dream go, Hillary supporters: “I’m not as convinced as much as everybody else […]


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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Those Invalid Montco Gay Marriage Licenses? Still Valid

Homosexuals, like 12-year-olds, cannot marry, which makes the licenses issued to them in Montgomery county invalid—or so goes the word from the Tom Corbett Gang. […]

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Here’s How I Got a Free iPhone 5 from Walmart, the World’s Worst Corporation

There are lots of websites that supposedly tell you how to get a free iPhone 5. But I’m pretty sure that they’re all scams. So […]

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12 Killed in Washington Navy Yard Shooting, Shooter Still Active

A shooter at the Washington, DC Navy Yard injured several people when he opened fire this morning, hitting at least two police officers in the […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER

Catch up on this weekend’s LGBT headlines.

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Flare-Ups Continue In Jersey Shore Boardwalk Fire

Flare-ups continued yesterday in the Jersey Shore fire that started Thursday in a small ice cream shop, blazing up at around 2:20 a.m. at 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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Jerry Sandusky Is Back in Court This Week

Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky will be back in court Tuesday in an apparent attempt to convince a different judge that he simply has an […]

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Seven Things We Learned About The Eagles, Week 2

It was fun while it lasted. Now that the Eagles’ records stands at 1-1, everyone dreaming of playoffs and parades just woke up with a […]

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Miss America Crowns First Winner of Indian Descent in Atlantic City

The Miss America pageant crowned its first winner of Indian Descent in Atlantic City last night in Nina Davuluri, 24, Miss New York, who said […]

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My Son Starts Kindergarten in Philly Today. Are We Crazy?

Today, my son begins his first day of kindergarten at Albert M. Greenfield School in Center City. There may have been worse times in Philadelphia […]

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