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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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Drug Counselors OD at Chester County Halfway House

They were found dead Sunday afternoon by the people whose lives they were trying to help save.

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“Clerks” Actress Lisa Spoonauer Dies in New Jersey

Spoonauer, who played Caitlin Bree, was 44 years old.

Designers of Popular Cellphone App Think Philly Is a Sad City

Mobile app creator Tenor broke down the top 10 U.S. markets based on GIF behavior searches. Our most common query: “Cry.”

News

Guess How Much Penn President Amy Gutmann Makes

Her salary increased (yet again) between 2014 and 2015.

News

Why Is the PPA Teaching Us How Not to Get Tickets?

Is this instructive workshop some kind of trap?

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Lawyers Say Stop-and-Frisk Still Targets Black Philly Residents

Though police have decreased their use of the practice overall.


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.


Philly Is Outpacing New York in Job Growth, Says CBRE

New jobs are sprouting up in the city at rates we haven’t seen since the early ’90s.

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WATCH: Will Smith Reps Philly at Cannes

“West Philadelphia is a long way from the Cannes Film Festival.”

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Pa. Distracted Driving Citations Climbed 52 Percent in Two Years

A state trooper said police have been cracking down.

News

Here’s the Guy Who Hit a Kid With an SUV in Kensington

Surprise, surprise: The day before last week’s nearly tragic incident, Vince Broomall appeared in court in a 2016 DUI case.

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Philly to Hold Vigil for Manchester Terrorist Attack Victims

The event will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. at City Hall.

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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.


Guess Who’s Also Heading Down the Shore for Memorial Day? This Shark.

Mary Lee, a 16-foot great white, was pinged off the Virginia-Maryland coast and is traveling due north.

News

Watch: Mayor Jim Kenney Talks Sanctuary Cities on “60 Minutes”

Scott Pelley sat down with Kenney to discuss possible funding cuts.

VIDEO: Jim Gardner Finds Cecily Tynan’s Lost Earring on Air

Wardrobe malfunction? No problem. “Gentleman Jim” to the rescue!

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Broad Street Line Delayed After Person Struck on Track

The incident occurred at the Ellsworth-Federal station.

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