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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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MTV Announces Jersey Shore Benefit Show for Seaside Heights

MTV, the network that made Snooki a household name, has announced it will air a fundraiser featuring the cast of the Jersey Shore to help […]

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Maurice Sendak Wanted a “Yummy Death”

In an interview conducted before his death, but published in the November/December issue of The Believer, Maurice Sendak—creator of Where the Wild Things Are and […]

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Morning Scoop: Mayor Nutter Offered to Host the NYC Marathon in Philly

Mayor Nutter Offered to Host NYC Marathon. Amid a great deal of public debate, Sunday’s New York City Marathon was canceled due to the effects […]

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Quick Guide to Philly Ballot Questions

Looking forward to next Tuesday’s election, most voters are consumed by the presidential contest and other federal races, but Philadelphia voters will also be able […]

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Mitt Romney Wants Your Tax Dollars to Pay for Useless College Educations

If you’re going to choose to be a one-issue voter when you cast your ballot tomorrow, here’s a really good one. You should vote to […]


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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Tuesday’s Election Winner Will Disappoint You

Dear Mitt Romney supporters: There’s something you need to know before you go into the voting booth on Tuesday: Your man might win, but he’s […]

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1 Unpopular Governor + 1 Convicted Pedophile = Why Romney Loses PA

It’s all about Ohio. Win the Buckeye State, win the White House. Very true, especially for Mitt Romney, since no Republican has won without it. But Ohio is […]

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Eagles’ Biggest Mistake: Letting Vick Be Vick

It’s amazing that there are some rational people who believe the Eagles’ offensive woes can be corrected by letting Michael Vick run around the field […]

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New York Marathon: Canceled. Finally.

Just hours after saying that the New York Marathon would go on as scheduled this Sunday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has reversed course […]

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Holiday Shoppers in Philly Expected to Spend More in 2012

A recent survey indicates that Philadelphians will spend more money on holiday gifts than they did in 2011. The annual survey from Deloitte predicts a […]

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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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Four Inmates Escape From Philly Facility During Hurricane Sandy

On Sunday night, the power went out at Community Education Center’s Hoffman Hall in North Philadelphia. Four inmates used seized the moment and darted out […]

Hundreds of Polling Places Still Without Power in PA

According to an elections official in Pennsylvania, there are still hundreds of polling places without power in the Keystone State. Ron Ruman—a spokesman for the […]

President Obama Buys $40,000 Ad During Eagles Game

Are you ready for some football and really expensive political advertisements?! If not, you’d better get that way because President Obama’s campaign has purchased 60 […]

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Michael Nutter Is the James Franco of Mayors

James Franco is technically an actor(?) first. But he’s also a writer, a student (kind of), an emcee, a musician, a screen printer and a […]

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