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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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Stormy Daniels Will Perform at a Philly Club This Fall

Here’s when the adult film star and presidential nemesis will visit Club Risque.

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Main Line Bro Who Flipped Car After Super Bowl Won’t Do Jail Time

In fact, John Rigsby could see his arrest completely expunged next year.

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NFL Investigating Fan Behavior at NFC Championship Game in Philly

Yet another witch hunt meant to smear Eagles fans (who aren’t nearly as bad as you may think).

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Mazzoni Center Announces New Executive Director

The hire comes after a year of controversy at the Gayborhood nonprofit.

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City Weighs Plans to Revamp Spruce and Pine Street Bike Lanes

A repaving project would switch them from the right side of the road to the left.

News

Repairs to America’s Oldest Stone Bridge Begin in Northeast Philly

Expect traffic delays as a result of the work on the 320-year-old Frankford Avenue Bridge.


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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The 10 Best Signs From Philly’s March for Our Lives

Including a quote from Ron Swanson.

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Inside the Utterly Fascinating Baseball Mind of Gabe Kapler

The Phillies’ skipper is unlike any manager this town has ever seen. That’s a good thing — right?

The Philadelphian’s Guide to Street Art

Philly has long been a canvas for public art.

News

Helen Gym on Championing Philly Public Schools and What’s Next

The public-education advocate dishes on the city’s shift to a locally controlled school board.

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Pennsylvania’s New Congressional Map is a Really (Really) Big Deal

It’s hell for politicians, but great for voters. Here’s why.

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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.


The Best Thing: Fight! Fight Behind the Gym!

So first Joe called Donny fat, and then Donny called Joe a crybaby, and then …

LGBTQ&A: Antoine Miller

We chat with the social media personality.

News

This Trump-Loving Kid From Philly Just Made Things Worse for Newsweek

The magazine lumped Old City’s Cole McCafferty in with Donald Trump’s “weird little army” of child supporters — and could pay dearly for it.

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Soon You Can Bow Hunt for Deer in This Philly Park

Officials say the cull at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge will be the city’s only legal deer hunt.

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