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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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Come Out to Your Doctor

It’s National LGBT Health Awareness Week

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Getting to Know Dan Savage

The advice columnist talks sex and Santorum

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The Importance of Being Jimmy Rollins

100 wins? Really?

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A Sexting Horror Story

Share this with your kid—now

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The First Gay U.S. President?

Fred Karger kicks off his campaign

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Obama Urges U.N. Support of LGBT Rights

A new initiative gets global attention


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: Parking Wars

Plus the Inky’s school violence series

Modern before its time, the Chestnut Hill family home of gallerist, collector and JAGR co-founder John Vevitties gracefully flouts traditional ideas of what’s old, what’s new and what goes together

The staircase sold them. Because from the outside, the house—boxy, white, small-windowed—didn’t look like much. It certainly didn’t look like it was designed for George […]

Mounted Patrol to Begin in June

Cue outraged animal activists right about …. now.

Newsflash: Most Artists Aren’t Rich

And, somehow, this is art school’s fault

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Philly School District Caves

And the teachers’ union wins

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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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Ryan Seacrest In Philly

He’s opening a media center

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Peter Gabriel Coming To Town

Orchestra in tow

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More Anthro in Suburban Square

Accessories shop opening this year

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Sucker Punch Review

The Constitution Center’s Austin Powers moment

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