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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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Search Resumes for Two Swimmers Missing at the Jersey Shore

The Coast Guard and other authorities have resumed searches for two swimmers that went missing from Seaside Park and Asbury Park respectively. An 18-year-old man […]

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Mitt Romney’s Right About Wawa

We’ve all heard by now that Mitt Romney was impressed by Wawa. And why shouldn’t he be? It’s an awesome business. Last summer, when we […]

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John Bolaris Says You Can Roast Your Weenies on the Street

[View the story “John Bolaris Says You Can Roast Your Weenies on the Street” on Storify] John Bolaris Says You Can Roast Your Weenies on […]

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Tailgating Will Get Better at Eagles Games This Year

The Eagles have spent the offseason trying to appease their players and fan base. Next up, the gods. With all the talk of the future […]

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Hunger Games Style Olympics Would Be More Exciting

I love my country—and most of its prominent sports—but I hate the Olympics, specifically my country’s televised presentation of the Olympics. The pomp and circumstance […]


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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A South Philly Mummer for Congress?

Last year, congressional redistricting initiated by the Republican-controlled legislature in Harrisburg took a chainsaw to Pennsylvania’s 7th District, turning it into what the National Journal […]

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Review: Aaron Sorkin’s Newsroom

Given the creator, cast and theme of The Newsroom, I was totally ready to love Aaron Sorkin’s new drama about a cable news network. I […]

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Morning Scoop: Did Christie Blow His Chance at VP?

Christie’s VP Chances Dead? That’s was Lawrence O’Donnell said on The Last Word on Wednesday, citing a New York Times story on the state of […]

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The Internet Can’t Help You Pee at Osteria

A few weeks ago, when I was in New York, I went to Momofuku Ssäm Bar in the Village. You already know what that place […]

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Video Games Won’t Teach You About Soldiers

Last week, I attended the Current Strategy Forum hosted by the Naval War College, in Newport, Rhode Island. The War College was founded in 1884 […]

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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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Mike McQueary’s Sandusky Story Questioned Again

In a back room of the Centre County courthouse, behind a half-open door, Jerry Sandusky paced, one hand in his suit pocket, the other holding […]

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J-Roll to Be in PSA With President Obama, VP Biden

Jimmy Rollins will be in D.C. on Thursday morning to film a dating violence public service announcement. The video will feature President Obama, Vice President […]

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PPD Officer Charged With Selling Heroin to FBI Informant

A 23-year-old Philadelphia Police officer has been charged for reportedly selling heroin to an FBI informant. Jonathan Garcia of South Philly’s 17th district was arrested […]

Senator Marco Rubio Cancels Philly Book Event Amid VP Speculation

Republican Senator Marco Rubio (FL) canceled a book event scheduled for Wednesday night at the National Constitution Center. Tickets to the Rubio event at the […]

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