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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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10 Local Charities to Support This Christmas

Sometime between the moment that the video of that woman pepper-spraying a whole bunch of people at Walmart went viral and the moment that CNN […]

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PETA celebrates famous vegetarians

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Extreme Makeover Tackles Bullying

The show helps a family in tragedy

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World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast

Faith leaders gather to discuss prevention

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Fat Kids = Child Abuse?

A third-grader in Cleveland has been removed from his parents and placed into the foster-care system because the child weighs more than 200 pounds. Too […]

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Weirdest Memories From Dilworth Plaza

No one’s sure how William Penn and Thomas Holme came up with the plan for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History surmises inspiration from garrison towns […]


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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Catholic Church Is Shining Example

With all due respect, Pope Benedict XVI either lives in an alternate reality or needs better PR handlers. His comments over the weekend to U.S. […]

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Morning Scoop: Occupy Philly Ousted

Police Evict Occupy Philly. Some 50 protesters were arrested overnight after Philadelphia Police enforced the eviction of Occupy Philly. Most of the demonstrators cooperated with […]

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Babin Seeks Revenge in Seattle

Jason Babin—one Eagle actually living up to expectations in 2011—was a Seattle Seahawk for 2007 and part of 2008. He didn’t like the way he […]

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Live Stream The Roots “Undun”

“Undun”—the newest joint from the Roots crew—is set to drop in one week. Today, though, you can stream the album on NPR. The Roots will […]

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Conrad Murray Gets Four Years

Dr. Conrad Murray has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the death of Michael Jackson. Prison overcrowding could force Murray’s […]

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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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Philly Sports Will Always Suck

To say that the past few months of sports have been brutal would be analytically dismissive. It’s not as if our favorite team lost and […]

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Ackerman Files for Unemployment

Yes, really. Ackerman was given $905,000 on a silver platter before being chased from the Philadelphia School District by parents and citizens wielding torches and […]

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Penn State Looks for Coach

Penn State has named women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose, professor John Nichols, associate athletic director Charmelle Green, faculty athletics representative Linda Caldwell, and Ira Lubert, […]

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Jenkintown Bans Discrimination

It’s a big step for Mont. Co.

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