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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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New Whole Foods Will Build at 22nd and Pennsylvania

Remember that vague story this morning about giant new Whole Foods store being planned for somewhere near the Philadelphia Museum of Art? The Philadelphia Business […]

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This is the News We’ve All Been Waiting For

Lube that’s TSA-friendly

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LGBT Voters and Obama

The key to the popular vote

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Philadelphia Fed Says This Crappy Economy is Going to Stay Crappy

President Obama is probably breathing a sigh of relief that this news didn’t filter out a week ago, but here goes: A new quarterly survey […]

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The ultimate LGBT guide

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Philadelphia Leads Country in Lost Smartphones

Philadelphia tops the list of cities where your smartphone is most likely to go missing—whether through theft or simple misplacement or your child being devious. […]


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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America Doesn’t Need a Sequel to Casablanca

Because Americans, especially those responsible for making movies, can never leave well enough alone, there is a script for a sequel to Casablanca. Even worse? […]

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VIDEO: Watch Zombies Destroy Philadelphia in Brad Pitt’s World War Z

Which is scarier? Zombies destroying Philadelphia, or Brad Pitt’s decision to go the stringy-haired urban hippie father look for this role? The movie comes out […]

DN Columnist Says Romney Losing Is Worse Than the Time Her Dad Died

Yes, the election is over—but the schadenfreude isn’t. The latest viral sensation is White People Mourning Romney, a Tumblr filled with pictures of sad, crying […]

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Philly Newspapers Dying Faster Than Most Others

Now that Sandy has receded and the election is over, it’s time to turn our attention to another disaster: The incredible shrinking circulation of Philadelphia’s […]

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Election 2012’s Winner Was Weed

For marijuana activists, Tuesday’s election was much like an overnight success literally decades in the making. Let’s take a tally: Two states legalized cannabis for […]

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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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Can a Liberal Date a Conservative?

Dear Monica, I have been dating a man who does not share my personal political beliefs. It was very trying during this contentious election cycle […]

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Don’t Let NYC Out-Tribute Philly on Our Own History

One man, two very different tributes. That’s the story of Louis I. Kahn, the iconic Philadelphia architect whose work has earned accolades and devotion around […]

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Chris Stigall: I Was Wrong When I Said Romney Would Win

I was wrong. I admit it. I was in good company, too. Not just from partisans on my side. Pollsters, pundits and analysts of many […]

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Skyfall Review
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Every once in a while, there comes a movie that transcends its genre, like The Lord of the Rings and The Dark Knight. So it’s […]

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