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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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Morning Scoop: Jon Gruden Could Be Next Eagles Coach?

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Pennsylvania Murderer’s Execution. Hubert Lester Michael Jr.—death row guys always use three names—escaped lethal injection when the Supremes intervened Thursday night. […]

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New Zoning Code May Change Already

After 50 years of waiting, 4 years of study, and 2 millions of dollars, Philadelphia unveiled in August a revamped zoning code that quickened developers’ […]

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A November Surprise: Iran Fired on U.S. Drone

In an incident that could conceivably have affected the election had it been disclosed earlier, two Iranian fighter jets fired at but missed an unarmed […]

Facebook 1, Republicans 0

Facebook’s intensive Election Day awareness campaign, entirely nonpartisan in intent, may have boosted turnout for the Democrats by encouraging America’s Youth to look up from […]

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Hubert Michael Granted a Stay of Execution

Convicted murderer Hubert Michael, who had been scheduled to be put to death at 7 tonight, was granted a stay shortly after 1 p.m. when […]

Limited Access for Seaside Heights Residents Begins Tomorrow

Seaside Heights, one of the towns hit worst by Hurricane Sandy, has announced procedures for homeowners and tenants to gain access to the area between […]


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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Outer Wall Peels Off West Philly Rowhouse

One side of a three-story rowhouse at West Cambridge and North 40th streets in Parkside collapsed around 11 a.m. this morning. Details are scant, but […]

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Gay Tourism Caucus Marks 10 Years

Ab Fab Award winner announced

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Penn’s Six Theft Hotspots

The university’s Division of Public Safety has divulged a list of spots where thievery thrives on campus. Laptop-toters should beware the Cosi on 36th Street […]

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1 in 5 Gay Couples Live Where They Can Marry

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Grindr Got Political

More users voted for equality

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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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What Obama’s Second Term Means for Us

Local pols broke out their crystal balls for the Inky this morning, offering federal funding prognostications ranging from the platitudinous (“It’s always good for Philadelphia […]

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Do It: A Very Quince Cabaret

Mark your calendar for Dec. 3

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Sam Katz: The Electoral Hulk

If you think you’re utterly wiped by the end of campaign season, have you ever stopped to consider how it makes candidates feel? Since the […]

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Jimmy Kimmel Has Taught Me to Trust No One

Jimmy Kimmel has sent me into a tailspin of doubt. On Monday, Kimmel’s Lie Witness News asked people if they’d voted (no polls were open […]

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