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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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News

Did the Gays Make Her Do It?

Joy Behar on marriage

News

The Unpaid Internship

What’s an entitled student to do?

News

The Check-Up

Your fingers say a lot about you

News

Art Virgin’s Guide to Collecting

PAFA to the rescue!

News

Obama’s Speech

Words of a leader or campaign rhetoric?

News

Movie Review: “Contagion”

Grade: B


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.


Morning Scoop: Terrorist Plot Discovered

Plus: Parts of Philly under water

Nova Releases Basketball Schedule

Four games at Wells Fargo

Group Fights SEPTA’s Gender Stickers

Seeks signatures

David Vitter, You Are An Idiot

He’s a U.S. senator, by the way

Cops Nab Church Vandal

Camden man arrested

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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.


Mayberry Fishes for Mermaid

Tried to catch himself an actress

City Council’s Redistricting Proposals

Council debates two scenarios

Jay-Z Harassing NoLibs Tenants?

Renters lament

New Memorial for Franklin Square

Contest to replace Living Flame

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