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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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Out in A.C. Weekend

It gets really gay Jan. 21-22

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Morning Scoop: Temple Upsets Duke!

Temple Upsets No. 5 Duke. The Temple Owls took the subway from campus to the Wells Fargo Center last night for their match-up with Duke. […]

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Rick Santorum Sold His Soul

The deceased—successful businessman, political activist, philanthropist, the ultimate family man—had been incredibly beloved. Friends and colleagues from far and wide came to pay their respects […]

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Comcast and Disney Strike Deal

In a new deal—comparable to what it would be like if Godzilla lent his atomic breath to King Kong—Comcast has procured an unprecedented deal with […]

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Brent Celek is a Badass

Remember when Brent Celek was second on the Eagles in receptions this year on his way to 811 yards and five scores? Yeah, well, he […]


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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Live Grenade at KOP

Entrances to the King of Prussia mall have been shut down and employees are still in the building—told not to leave—after reports of a live […]

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Is Santorum an Italian Stallion?

After losing the Iowa caucus by a margin of eight votes, former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is looking forward to a second shot at Mitt […]

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Roundup: LGBT Reads

Memoirs, diets and trans life examined

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Real Housewife Helps Berwyn Charity?

Teresa Giudice—of Real Housewives of New Jersey “fame”—will compete on the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice. Among those hoping she won’t be fired are a […]

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Burlco Woman Rescued From Well

A Burlington County woman was on her way home from work when she fell down a well in the woods on the property of the […]

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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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Traffic Judge Fails Judicial Exam

With all of the controversy surrounding the city’s traffic court, the last thing Philly needed was for Christine Solomon—a newly elected judge—to bomb her judicial […]

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Sixers to Trade Speights

Pending league approval, the Sixers will reportedly trade forward Marreese Speights to the Memphis Grizzlies for two second-round draft picks. Speights was the 16th pick […]

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Bachmann Ends Bid for 2012

Michele Bachmann has ended her campaign for a presidential bid in the 2012 election after a poor performance in last night’s Iowa caucus. Bachmann announced […]

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So, We’re Bad Sports Fans. Who Cares?

The sports media loves cliches like it loves athletes giving 110 percent. Whenever a game’s in Philadelphia, you have a 110 percent chance of seeing […]

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