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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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Flyers Swap Bob for Three Draft Picks

Paul Holmgren has swapped backup net-minder Sergei Bobrovsky for three Columbus Blue Jackets draft picks. The move came after days (weeks? months?) of speculation that […]

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Celeb Scoop: Justin Bieber Thinks Michelangelo Painted the “Sixteenth Chapel”

Letterman Rips Into The Biebs. Justin Bieber referenced the “Sixteenth Chapel” on Letterman last night. The host didn’t let it slide. [Washington Post] Tony Parker […]

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Curt Schilling Says He Lost His Baseball Fortune in 38 Studios

Former Curt Schilling finds himself in some financial trouble after his video game company 38 Studios went belly up. Schilling says he probably lost $50 […]

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Stay-At-Home Dads Are Weird

Fitler Square was where I realized that being a stay-at-home dad makes me weird. Yes, it’s the 21st century, and yes, gender roles are a […]

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PA Supreme Court Approves Use of Secret Grand Juries

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved a measure that allows prosecutors to use secret grand juries to indict suspects. The move is supposed to […]

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If I Were on the Sandusky Jury

At about 6:30 p.m. last night, Jerry Sandusky’s lead prosecutor sat in the back row of the Centre County courthouse. Laughing and chatting, he wore […]


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.


PA Women Would Prefer to Have President Obama as Their Sugar Daddy

A recent presidential poll conducted by SeekingArrangement.com—a website engineered to match young, ambitious women with older, wealthy gentlemen—reveals that more Pennsylvania women are interested in […]

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“Creepy Love Letters” Reveal That Jerry Sandusky Thinks He’s a Lot Like Forrest Gump

Now that the jury is sequestered and deliberating the 48 charges against Jerry Sandusky, the prosecution has released some of the evidence against the former […]

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Jersey Woman Sues Little Leaguer for Overthrown Ball

A Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against a 13-year-old boy and his family because when the kid was 11 he was catching a bullpen […]

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Police Investigate Brutal Bella Vista Murder

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the brutal murder of a man inside his Bella Vista apartment. The body of the 30-year-old man was discovered […]

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How Far Would You Go for a Free Hot Dog?

A few weeks ago, I dropped by Love Park for the “Top Chef” roadshow, featuring a four-round cook-off between TC alums Eli Kirshtein and homegirl […]

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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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This Is Why You Should Hate Bryce Harper [UPDATE]

It was brought to our attention that not everyone in Philadelphia is fully aware of Bryce Harper’s existence or, more aptly, why a lot of […]

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Brave Review: C-

Perhaps it’s the ads’ fault. I’ve become so accustomed to ads being movie CliffsNotes that I expect to know every plot twist or to have […]

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How Many Main Liners Are Having Affairs?

Dear Monica, I wanted to get your thoughts on the Ashley Madison phenomenon. I am from the Main Line and read that 3% of Main […]

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Morning Scoop: Charlie Manuel Says Siri Doesn’t Know Baseball

Charlie Manuel Says Siri Doesn’t Know Baseball. The Phils manager is immersing himself in new technology this season. He recently spent some time at the […]

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