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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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Michael Nutter Should Steal Bloomberg’s Food-Composting Plan

There have been times lo these last five and a half years when Mayor Michael Nutter has seemed like a world-beater, when it’s felt like […]

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Let’s Hope the Sixers GM Is Watching the NBA Finals Closely

As Sam Hinkie checks his numbers, metrics and simultaneous linear equations in an attempt to conjure a starter out of next week’s Kelly Ripa-thin NBA […]

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Land Rush? PHA to Auction Unused Properties

CBS 3 says that the Philadelphia Housing Authority is about to sell of up to 200 of its excess properties—the official announcement comes at 11 […]

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Why Are Philly Catholics Leaving the Church?

NewsWorks reports on a new poll by Villanova University’s Center for the Study of Church Management, delving into why Catholics are leaving a local parish. […]

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Maria Papadakis Getting Divorced

The new issue of Philadelphia Wedding, about to hit newsstands this week, features a gorgeous four-page spread documenting the November 2012 nuptials of Maria Papadakis […]

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Collapse Victim Trapped Under Rubble for 13 Hours Loses Both Legs

Inquirer Exclusive: Woman who survived amid rubble of building collapse for 13 hours lost both leg at the pelvis, lawyer says. — Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) […]


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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Harrisburg’s City Website Is Down Because It Literally Cannot Pay Its Bills

Go to Harrisburgpa.gov and you will be instantly directed to PairLite.com, which features a woman wearing a pair of lite pants. Why is this happening? […]

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School Protestors Now on Hunger Strike Over Layoffs

Following the mass layoff of nearly 4,000 employees of the School District of Philadelphia, two parents and two members of the school staff have commenced […]

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Philadelphia Gets First Piece of Good Economic News in 34 Years*

You know who likes all that tax-raising and service cutting you’re so sick of? Your friends over on Wall Street. After all, they’re the ones […]

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Philly Marriage Equality Activists to Rally in Harrisburg Saturday

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Amanda Bynes Went to Revel and It Got Extremely Weird

Two trainwrecks, united at last: Consistently “erratic” erstwhile tween star Amanda Bynes and bankrupt casino Revel. Continuing her bizarre streak over the weekend, the former […]

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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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Dave Chapelle’s Back and He’s Coming to Philly

So after a nearly decade-long absence from the comedy landscape, Dave Chappelle is officially back. Today, Funny or Die announced that Chappelle (along with Flight […]

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Why the U.S. Open Might Not Return to Merion

The Inquirer‘s Frank Fitzpatrick has a story today gaming out the likelihood of the U.S. Open ever returning to Merion. Given the spate of negative media […]

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PA Congressman Charlie Dent To Co-Sponsor LGBT-Specific Anti-Bullying Bill

An ally steps up.

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In Which the New York Times Reminds Us Our Schools Are Screwed

The New York Times only comes around these parts where something serious is a foot. Last time we read a Trip Gabriel piece about Pennsylvania, the New […]

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