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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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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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School Reform Commission Maxes Out Its Plastic

The fun times continue at the year-old Philadelphia School Reform Commission. With just weeks to go before the release of a report calling for the […]

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PA Set to Carry Out Death Penalty Tonight

In a popular referendum on election night, the State of California voted by a small margin to keep its death penalty intact; two days later, […]

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Philly VP Candidate Came in Fourth in Presidential Election

Once a homeless mother, Cheri Honkala moved to Philadelphia in the late 1980s and has been fighting for the rights of the poor and homeless […]

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South Philly Almost Went for Mitt Romney

Not everyone in Philadelphia voted for Barack Obama. Here, a ward-by-ward breakdown of how the city voted. Click on the column headers to sort. Note […]

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Morning Scoop: Our Nor’Easter Was a Nah’Easter

Athena Wisely Avoids Philly. You can’t blame us for our Post-Sandy Stress Disorder freakout yesterday, but in the end the season’s first nor’easter pretty much […]


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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Election Reform: It’s Time to Boot the Blue Hairs From Polling Stations

We seem to only think about the electoral system for one day every four years, and when that day passes and a winner has been […]

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5 Things to Worry About Now That the Election Is Over

If you’re anything like me, you don’t have any finger nails left after Election Day. I gnawed mine down to nubs watching returns. I knew […]

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What Obama’s Second Term Means for Philly

President Obama has been re-elected for another four years. Philly, you got what you wanted. And so you shall reap the rewards! I like the […]

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PHOTOS: Giant Uniont Rat at Art Museum

I’m used to seeing the Philadelphia unions’ inflatable rat protests in front of restaurants and other businesses in Center City that have decided to employ […]

Chris Christie Says He Didn’t Embrace Obama, He Just Walked and Chewed Gum at the Same Time

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed the press in LBI on Wednesday. In addition to winter storm Athena (read: the Nor’easter that’s about to kick […]

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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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ActionAIDS Get Funding for Prison Program

More HIV-pos inmates get help

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Mayor Nutter Says He’s Not Leaving for the Obama Administration

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter addressed the press on Wednesday afternoon regarding the 2012 election. He said that, despite some speculation, he has no expectation of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Bradley Cooper Narrates an Anti-Mitt Romney Documentary

Bradley Cooper Gets His Morgan Freeman On. Jenkintown’s golden boy lent his voice to the folks producing an anti-Mitt Romney documentary. Cooper narrates Hindsight, which […]

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Charles Barkley Says That Ugly Women Don’t Have a Chance to Work on TV

Charles Barkley recently spoke with the folks at SI.com to discuss what it’s like to be cursed out by Michael Jordan and what to expect […]

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