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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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Schoolmageddon ’13: Surely a Class Action Lawsuit Will Solve the Schools Funding Crisis

Rather than a solution, the ongoing schools crisis is continuing to reach a head in the final weekend before students are scheduled to make their […]

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FringeArts Kicks Off Today: A Recommendation Roundup

The festival formerly known as the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival/Philly Fringe, now thankfully just “FringeArts,” kicks off today with a blaze of stellar local talent. […]

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Fall Television Preview: 12 Best and Worst Pilots

With almost 30 new scripted shows debuting this fall, it might be overwhelming to know where to even begin. So let me do the work […]

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The Next Great Mind to Speak at Penn Is … Ashton Kutcher?

Looks like the Ivy League is going a little Hollywood thanks to a projected Sept. 18 visit from Ashton Kutcher as part of the Wharton […]

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Three Reasons I Won’t Be Watching the Eagles This Weekend

Football season gets underway in earnest this weekend—Philadelphia will be clad in green on Sunday Monday, and Twitter feeds will be filled with both exuberant […]

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Our Gay Advice Columnist Twink St. Pine is Taking Questions Now

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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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The Case Against Bucks County

International Business Times has a piece out arguing that Bucks County is the global epitome of suburban sprawl, homogeneity, and paved-over natural beauty. Here’s their […]

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PHOTO: Meet Terry Gross’s Cat

Terry Gross did a cat show today. So her staff decided to throw some pictures of their cats up on Tumblr. The big gray feline […]

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The Problem with Philly Startups, in One Chart

The Atlantic Cities has a piece out tracking the increasing urbanization of start-up firms. Of the eleven major U.S. cities it surveys, ten of them […]

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10 Reasons I’m Glad Summer Is Over

As an academic and a mother, I think of the year as running from September to June, even though the number changes in January. I’ve […]

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Iconic Philly Bookstore Up for Sale

Legendary LGBT bookstore Giovanni’s Room, which owner Ed Hermance has run for 37 years, is up for sale (both the building and the store). He […]

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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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VIDEO: Good Old Riley Cooper Slapped a Teammate Today

Your browser does not support iframes. Practice? We talkin bout practice? Yes, that is precisely where wideout Riley Cooper and cornerback Cary Williams got into […]

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All-Female Secret Society Sorority Coming to Penn

Alpha Delta Pi is not your typical Put on your Stilettos and Black Dresses and Book it to a Downtown on a Thursday night kind […]

Your Complete Gay Guide to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Get the most gay for your buck.

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The New York Times Wedding Section Hates Philadelphia

Behold Wedding Crunchers: A massive, juicy trove of information about the New York Times wedding section. Just plug in any keyword and 30 years worth […]

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