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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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Morning Scoop: Romney’s Delco Speech Brings Presidential Race to PA

Romney Speaks in Delco. The campaign for the Republican candidacy has officially reached Pennsylvania. Last night Mitt Romney spoke to 400 or so supporters at […]

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Marimow Back as Inky Editor

The new owners of Philadelphia Media Network have announced that 64-year-old William K. Marimow will return as the top editor of the Inquirer. Marimow—who is […]

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Philly Has More Young People, Is Better at Murder

The State of the City report—an updated version of Philadelphia 2011: The State of the City published by the Philadelphia Research Initiative last spring—is a […]

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This Just In: SEPTA Tokens Are Inconvenient

An online Harris International survey shows that approximately 1/3 of commuters who have to pay cash fares have, at some point, been unable to take […]

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ESPN Covers the Politics of the Sandusky Scandal

It’s been five months since the grand jury presentment hit the Internet. Since November 4th, Jerry Sandusky has been in and out of courtrooms, Joe […]

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Iguodala: Win a Championship and You Can Murder Somebody

All-Star forward Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia Sixers are profiled in a piece in Sports Illustrated. In addition to heaping praise given to Philly’s old […]


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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Celeb Scoop: Kevin Bacon Married His (Distant) Cousin

Kevin Bacon Married His (Distant) Cousin. A game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon got weird when Bacon and his wife Kyra Sedgwick found out […]

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LGBT at Work?

The facts about workplace bias

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McCain Says Santorum Is Irrelevant

John McCain was on CNN’s Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien this morning when he said that Rick Santorum’s bid for the Republican candidacy is irrelevant […]

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Cop Arrested, Charged With Dealing Drugs in Glouco

A police officer in Gloucester Township, New Jersey has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and other crimes. Deputy […]

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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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An Open Letter For Trayvon Martin

LGBT groups send a message

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Gossip Video Re: Corbett Daughter Back Online

After yesterday’s to-do over Philly.com removing a gossip video about Governor Corbett’s daughter because said daughter — a Deputy Attorney General in Philadelphia — called […]

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Romney Looks to Finish Santorum in Pennsylvania

Last night’s sweep of the Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C. primaries by Mitt Romney has left Republican hopeful Rick Santorum flat-footed and wobbling; unable to […]

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Philly: Fat, Unhealthy and Drunk

“Everybody has cancer in South Philly.” A guy said this to me on East Passyunk once, pointing to the cigarette butts that litter the avenue. […]

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