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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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The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

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Are the Gays Out to Get Santorum?

He sure thinks so

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Pet Problems During Hurricane Irene

Flea-stricken cats wreak havoc on hatch battening

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Gaga the Drag King

She’s a man, baby

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DJ Kash Scene Summer Mix

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No Shore Thing

Even the best-laid vacation plans get blown off course


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: Hurricane Irene Aftermath

Plus: Manhunt ends in Bucks

UPDATED: Monitoring Hurricane Irene in Philadelphia

Michael Nutter’s stern warning

Top 5 Posts of the Week

What you should’ve been reading

SEPTA Suspends Sunday Service

Plans for Irene

Jihad Jane Cohort Arrested

FBI detains Mayland teenager

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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.


Police Boslter Rec Center Presence

Extra patrols added

Who’s the Gayest of Them All?

Outing celebrities gets tricky

Temple’s School of Hard Knocks

Owls football TV show

Comcast Monopoly Case Proceeds

Class action status granted

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