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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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[Update] Nutter: “I Am Interested” In Philly Hosting the 2016 Democratic Convention

[Update 1:38 pm] Mayor Nutter’s spokesman, Mark McDonald, contacted PhillyMag to set the record straight: Mayor Nutter is interested in bringing the 2016 Democratic National […]

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The Press of Atlantic City reports: Even if New Jersey loses its latest bid to tap into the multibillion-dollar sports betting industry, federal legislation could […]

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CBS Philly reports that a computer program called “The Predictalator” has decided the Eagles have a slightly better chance than, say, you, of winning the […]

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Empty Nesters Are Rejoining Their Adult Children. But Will The Kids Stay?

In 2006, Elizabeth McDonald moved to Bella Vista from River Forest, Ill. Last month, her parents followed her. Elizabeth grew up in River Forest, a […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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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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