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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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Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson Visit CHOP

Our colleagues at GPhilly have the scoop about Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson’s visit on Wednesday to Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania: This afternoon, Kelly Clarkson posted […]

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Philly Prosecutors Investigating JPMorgan Chase

The New York Times reports that banking giant JPMorgan Chase has revealed it faces both criminal and civil litigation over whether it sold “shoddy” mortgage securities […]

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Powerball Just Made Some People In New Jersey Very Rich

NBC News reports: Chances are you didn’t win, but at least three people were celebrating being propelled into the ranks of the super-rich early Thursday. […]

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Chink’s Steaks and Stand-Your-Ground Culture

Here’s a pattern I’m weary of. This should sound familiar: Celebrity uses racial slur. Having shocked and upset the public, celebrity apologizes. That apology, in […]

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Always Sunny Actor Gets Mindy Project Gig

E! Online reports: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator, producer and star Glenn Howerton is set to guest star on the upcoming second season of The Mindy […]

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It’s Official: Vince Fumo’s “House Arrest” Is Way Better than the Free, Honest Life You’ve Lived

It’s official: Vince Fumo will get to serve his “halfway house” time in his mansion, so that space in the halfway house can be reserved […]


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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WWIQ—Home to Rush and Hannity—Sold to Christian Broadcaster

The Daily News reports that Philly’s home for Don Imus, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Sean Hannity has been sold to a Christian broadcaster: Conservatives […]

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Chase Utley’s Knees Laughingly Agree to Two-Year Extension With Phillies

It seems like just last month that so-called baseball “experts” were saying that Chase Utley should be traded to an American League team—not because he’s […]

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It’s the End of the Suburbs as We Know Them. (And We Feel Fine?)

Your new book says the American Dream is in the middle of a major shift — various forces are making the suburbs unnecessary and undesirable. That’s […]

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Schools Fight Back on Teacher Assignments

It’s August, and if you’ve got kids in elementary school, chances are you’re combing the local paper each day for news of classroom assignments. It’s […]

PHOTO: Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Plus, info about tonight’s concert.

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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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Conde Nast: Atlantic City One of World’s Most Unfriendly Cities

Atlantic City may have the cheapest airport in the country and some of the most authentic Vietnamese food around, but it’s also one of the […]

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Jeff Bezos’ WashPo: Algorithms or News

As Calhoun Tubbs would say, “Like to hear it go:” In rides Amazon.com’s Jeff Bezos on a white horse like a knight saving the day. […]

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A Breakdown of the Complete Nutritional Content of Semen

Is the high-protein myth true?

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Sarah Murnaghan, Lung Recipient, Turns 11

Fox 29: Sarah Murnaghan is celebrating a major milestone. She turns 11 years old today! This is a day her family has fought for over […]

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