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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

Q&A

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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Villanova University, site of a 2022 sexual assault that former Villanova student Elijah Katzenell has pleaded guilty to (photo by Victor Fiorillo)
News

Villanova Student Demands Man Who Recorded Her Sexual Assault Not Walk at Graduation

The young woman, who was attacked in a dorm room, is graduating the same day as Juan Eguiguren, who recorded the assault on his phone.

News

Philly Today: Behold, A (Sorta) New PATCO Station

Plus, those controversial torpedo baseball bats are made right in KOP.

News

Why On Earth Is This West Philly-Delco Road Still Closed?

It’s been blocked off for more than a month. You can thank a golf course.

News

Bucks County Man Claims Elon Musk Stiffed Him and Other Donald Trump Canvassers

He’s filed a class-action lawsuit against Musk anonymously out of fears for his personal safety. Good thinking!

News

Philly Today: Video Emerges of Scary Incident In Fishtown Involving a 13-Year-Old Girl

Police are investigating a series of disturbing interactions between a man and girls and women on the street.

Opinion

How to Pay for SEPTA? For Starters, Toll the Schuylkill

Looking for low-hanging fruit for funding SEPTA? Here you go, courtesy New York City.


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.


News

Philly Today: Police Are Looking for a $25,000 Restaurant Bandit

Plus, frustrated Fishtown parents take matters into their own hands.

Q&A

Alicia Vitarelli Talks Fan Obsessions, Scuba Dresses, and Her Reluctant Main Line Move

Since joining 6ABC in 2010, the unstoppably energetic Villanova alum has become one of the most beloved TV personalities in the city.

Twenty workers at Chester Community Charter School have been charged with child abuse. (Photo via Chester Community Charter School)

Twenty Delco School Workers Charged With Child Abuse

The charges involve 26 children as young as five years old.

Q&A

Cole Hamels Talks Life, His New Gig With the Phillies, and His Favorite Delco Restaurant

Our 2008 World Series MVP also weighs in on screen time limits and being an Eagles fan in Dallas.

Longform

Krasner vs. Dugan: The District Attorney Race That Will Define Philly’s Future

Former Municipal Court judge Pat Dugan thinks he has what it takes to take Larry Krasner down in May’s primary.

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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.


News

Polling the Polls: Who’s Predicting Greatness for the Phillies This Season?

Go Phils! We check in on projections around the league for Opening Day.

News

A Conshy Company Wants You to Sleep Your Way Across the USA

It sounds like a cool idea. It also sounds a little bit horny.

News

Rep. Brendan Boyle Calls Trump’s Chiefs Invite “Sad, Pathetic”

It’s a “full-blown White House participation trophy,” says Boyle.

News

Major Schuylkill River Trail Extension Will Be Ready By Year’s End

Starting with a bridge from Center City to Grays Ferry that will open soon.

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