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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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Sylvester Stallone Visits the Linc, Holds Lombardi Trophy

“Yo, Philly! How ya doin’?”

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Philly’s El Carnaval de Puebla Festival Is Back After Brief Hiatus

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival was canceled last year over fear of crackdowns by immigration agents.

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Why One Woefully Underpaid Philly Actress Exposed Her Income on Tax Day

She says she earned just $16,000 in 2017. But here’s why she’s OK with that.

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Mayor Kenney: Philly’s Oldest Prison to Close by 2020

At 91 years old, the House of Correction on State Road is the oldest city-run facility still in use — but it won’t be replaced.

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Philly Is Apparently the Most “Facial-Hair Friendly” City in the U.S.

That, of course, comes as no surprise to our bearded denizens — especially ahead of the Philadelphia Beard Festival later this month.

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Philly Area Flunks in Lung Association’s Latest Smog Report

After years of declines, our ozone levels saw an uptick between 2014 and 2016.


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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Jimmy Fallon Visits Philly Family for Surprise Dinner Party

They ate salmon cheesesteaks. That’s right, salmon cheesesteaks.

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Starbucks Will Close All 8,000 U.S. Stores for a Day of Racial-Bias Training

The chain will provide anti-discrimination education to nearly 175,000 employees.

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Here’s the Philly Starbucks 911 Call That Led to Two Arrests

For the first time, you can hear the original call, the police dispatchers, and the radio transmissions from the cops on the scene.

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PCHR to Investigate More Allegations of Racial Bias at Rittenhouse Starbucks

The move is part of the city’s broader response to the arrest of two black men at the store last week.

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After Engine “Exploded,” Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing at PHL

At least one passenger has been transported to the hospital.

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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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Kimmel Center to Host City’s First-Ever “LGBTQ State of the Union”

The May 29th event will feature TED Talk–style presentations from Gayborhood nonprofit leaders.

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Philly Won’t Have New Voting Machines by Pa.’s 2020 Deadline

Pennsylvania counties have been asked to replace their electronic voting systems with machines that leave a paper trail.

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Pa. Approves Sale of Dry Medical Marijuana

The product will likely roll out sometime this summer.

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Starbucks: Manager Who Called 911 No Longer Works at Rittenhouse Location

Protesters occupied the chain’s location at 18th and Spruce for the second day on Monday before it closed at midday.

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