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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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AI Bots Stole My Music

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VIDEO: A Cardboard Cutout of Hunter Pence Tries to Hypnotize You Into Buying Bread from Liscio’s Bakery

Hey! Here’s that video of a cardboard cutout of former Phillie Hunter Pence peddling hoagie rolls at Philadelphia landmarks set to irritating house music with […]

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Celeb Scoop: Michael Phelps to Fix His Golf Game on Bryn Mawr-Produced TV Show

Phelps to Star on Bryn Mawr Golf Show. Michael Phelps has a lot of time on his hands now that he’s done swimming faster than […]

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Ocean City Closes Beach Thanks to Sewage Leak

Yum. Ocean City had to close a stretch of beach on Monday due to “localized sewage leak.” Swimmers aren’t allowed to use the beach between […]

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Philadelphians Need to Watch Their F#$%ing Language

Holy shit, you guys, Philly apparently has a cursing problem. Not the kind of curses you get by building on top of Native American burial […]

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This Is What Happens When the Phils Aren’t in the Playoff Hunt

Ah, summer at the ballpark. While the Phils were working hard to beat the Cards on Sunday, a fan decided to take a little nap […]

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Preview: Live Arts and Philly Fringe

A guide to LGBT shows and artists


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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Local Olympians Bring Home 27 Medals (15 Gold)

Sunday night, the Spice Girls and Russell Brand officially brought the 2012 London Games to a close. After 17 days of competition, the United States […]

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Esquire Loves These Gay Dads

Parenting against the odds

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8 Facts You Need to Know About Paul Ryan

He’s no friend of ours

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City Council Plans Rare Summer Hearing on Rec Center Violence

At 9 a.m. on Thursday, members of Philadelphia’s City Council will convene for a rare summer hearing. They’ll meet in Council chambers to discuss the […]

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Morning Scoop: Bill Cosby to Help Temple Raise $100 Million

Bill Cosby, Temple Start Financial-Aid Campaign. Temple University wants to raise $100 million to put toward financial aid for its students, and Bill Cosby has […]

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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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The Gayest Moments of the Closing Ceremony

A review of the Olympics last night

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Jeff Foxworthy Will Teach You About the Bible

Other than constantly feeling like I am going to get in trouble, the only thing Catholic school ever gave me is the ability to tell […]

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Andrew Bynum Might Not Save the Sixers

Let me start off by saying this: The Sixers had to trade for Andrew Bynum—for many reasons. NBA championships are not won by scrappy aggregations […]

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Another Bad List Ranking for Philly

Magazines love lists. Nothing gets readers lathered up more than a rundown of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time (Jeff Beck over Van Halen? […]

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