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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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Out in the Yearbook

LGBT teens face an uphill battle

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11 Things You Need to Know to Get a Job

My business is part of the unemployment problem in this country. I’ve had 10 people in my company for as long as I can remember. […]

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Vote for Philly’s New Limited-Edition Condom

There was a bit of a furor last year when Philadelphia introduced Take Control Philly, a website that teaches kids how to use condoms and […]

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All College Students Today Could Use MIT’s Charm School

MIT offers a one-day etiquette course called Charm School. It runs all day and offers instruction in things like first impressions, dressing for success, and […]

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Tebow to the Eagles?

“Is Tim Tebow now an option for the Eagles?” Here’s how Fox 29 rationalized it: The Broncos have met with Peyton Manning as he tries […]

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Buy Curious: Retro Metro

Sweeten your pad with twists on mod decor


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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In the Closet: Gender Outlaw

Heather Coutts goes femme and butch

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Morning Scoop: Rick Santorum Did It Again

Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi. Everybody act surprised. [Inquirer] Priest to Be Suspended for Alleged Relationship With Minor. Over two decades after he allegedly had […]

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Is Amazon.Com Perfecting the American Sweatshop?

So Amazon.com is building a new warehouse in Middletown, Delaware, with a promise of more than 850 new jobs by September and potentially over 2,000 […]

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What Happened to Michael Nutter’s “Honest Budget Now”?

Mayor Nutter and his lackeys have tried to spin his latest budget as containing no new taxes. Let’s be clear: That is a lie. Plain […]

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LGBT Hate Groups Exposed

A sobering look at anti-gay orgs

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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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Is Evan Turner Bipolar?

A lot of people had already called Evan Turner a bust before he erupted with 26, 16 and 24 points in his last three games. […]

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Former Archdiocese CFO Charged With Swiping $900,000

Anita Guzzardi—the 42-year-old former CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—surrendered to the District Attorney’s office today. Guzzardi was fired in 2011 amid an investigation into […]

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Teenage Girl Charged in Bucks County Musician’s Murder

A 17-year-old girl from Morrisville has been charged with homicide in the death of Bucks County musician Danny DeGennaro. DeGennaro was shot in the chest […]

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Super PAC Donors Make Big Splash at State Level

Most of the heavy-hitters donating money through federal super PACs have been making a serious splash in state politics for the past few years. In […]

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