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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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The Virtue of Complimenting Average Service

The other day I took two of my children out to dinner at Panini’s, a teeny BYOB on Market Street. We had used my Groupon […]

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5 Fun Things to Know About the Supreme Court

Until last Thursday, I was blissfully unaware of the SCOTUS blog. Hell, I was blissfully unaware of the SCOTUS acronym (which, I maintain, is hideous […]

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High-Tech Spying Parents Force Kids to Get Sneakier

As an only child born in the 1990s, I’m well aware of so-called “helicopter parents,” or parents who become overly involved in the lives of […]

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Happy July 4th!

Queen Latifah headlines tonight’s concert

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Why Mitt Romney Can’t Win Pennsylvania

A week ago today the Supreme Court of the United States upheld key components of Obamacare—dealing a decisive blow to critics of the law and […]

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How to Have Sex on the Beach Without Getting Caught

How to Escape Greenhead Flies You know by now that you can’t avoid them: The Shore’s salt marshes are the prime habitat of the greenhead […]


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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Does Philly Cop’s Past Make Him Unsuitable for High-Profile Job?

When I talk to Philly cops, they’ll often tell me how unfair the media is—how journalists only write about them when they do something wrong. […]

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How Womanly Does a Woman Olympic Athlete Have to Be?

The women competing in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials have been outrunning a lot over the past couple of weeks. Stiff competition, injuries. […]

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An Area Bridge Is Structurally Deficient. Happy Traveling, You Guys.

Remember that time when a professional engineer called out PennDOT and reminded everyone that Pennsylvania has the most structurally deficient bridges in the nation? Well, […]

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SRC Chairman Slams Inquirer Editorial, Describes Financial Tsunami Facing the School District

School Reform Commission Chairman Pedro Ramos went on IQ 106.9 with Larry Mendte on Tuesday to discuss an editorial in the published in the Tuesday […]

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NJ Cops Go Too Far Enforcing Sparklers Ban

If it’s forbidden fruit you’re looking for, forget the Garden of Eden. The Garden State offers something so much better. Something that can provide 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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Bon Jovi Wants You to Smell Like Passion

Jersey’s own Jon Bon Jovi has inked a deal with Avon to be a celebrity spokesman for the new line of “Unplugged” fragrances for him […]

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New Law Means Abortion Clinics Must Upgrade or Risk Closure

A new bill that was enacted into law on June 19th. It’s called Act 122 and mandates that abortion clinics must upgrade their facilities. House […]

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More Than 66,000 Customers Still Without Power in Jersey

As of Tuesday morning, more than 66,000 customers in South Jersey were still without power as a result of the violent weekend storms. More than […]

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Guide to Free Parking at the Shore

Because you have five-dollar ice-cream cones to buy, here’s how to save money on parking when you’re … Gambling in Atlantic City Free Parking! A […]

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