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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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PHOTOS: Tea Party Protest of Comcast Meeting

At eight o’clock this morning, a dozen Tea Party activists began unfurling handwritten signs and “Don’t Tread on Me” Gadsden flags outside the front entrance […]

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Penn State Fans Rip SI Story About Team Health Care

Believe it or not, here’s a story about sports journalism and Penn State football fans that has nothing to do with Joe Paterno and Jerry […]

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Star Wars And Doctor Who Fans Rumble at UK Convention

My wife and I are raising our 4-year-old son in a multi-faith household: He loves Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Star Trek. Why on earth […]

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Forecast: Three Hurricanes To Hit U.S. This Season

Uh-oh: AccuWeather.com’s long-range team predicts 16 named tropical storms, eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Of these, three are […]

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PGMC takes a chance on ABBA.

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Nutter Wants Booze, Smoking Taxes Hiked for Schools

CBS Philly reports: Mayor Michael Nutter today announced a funding package that will give the School District of Philadelphia an additional $95 million in the next […]

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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Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear: Ilya Bryzgalov can see the “logic” in Joseph Stalin’s actions and thought the former leader of the […]

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Casey Supports Philly Olympics Bid

Oh, so we’re actually serious about pursuing the the 2024 Olympics for Philadelphia? Appatently so: The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Sen. Bob Casey has […]

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You should sign punter Chris Kluwe.

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From the video notes: “Students and a professor from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia remind GLBT youth that ‘it gets better.’” The seminary serves […]

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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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Joe Sestak May Challenge Pat Toomey Again

It didn’t work out so well the first time, but former Congressman Joe Sestak is apparently ready to challenge Sen. Pat Toomey again. Politico reports: […]

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Philly Named Fourth-Best Bicycling City in America

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Graded: Philly’s Best and Worst Public Art

The other day a friend and I were walking around the city, taking in all the sights the city has to offer. Okay, okay, actually […]

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The Eagles Should Sign Punter Chris Kluwe

The Eagles staged their first big minicamp of the year this week, and most eyes are on new coach Chip Kelly, the multi-pronged quarterback competition, […]

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