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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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Has Anyone at Wharton Donated to Trump?

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, nobody in the entire Penn system has supported the presumptive GOP nominee.

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Homicide Captain: Victim Was Killed in Fairmount Park

Based on interviews with the alleged perpetrators, police lay out their theory of what happened the night Toy Charda Bryant was killed.

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Pa. Senator Wants Restrictive Abortion Clinic Law Repealed

The law works similarly to the Texas law overturned by SCOTUS.

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Remembering Eagles Coach Legend Buddy Ryan

He built one of the best defenses ever.

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Feds to Help Philly Reimagine Vine Street Expressway

The city is one of four winners of the Every Place Counts Design Challenge.

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The Gritty Italian Market Wants That Center City Sparkle

The Italian Market is hoping to create its own version of the Center City District.


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.


Opinion

Justin Timberlake, Twitter, and Me

I called him out for appropriating black culture. His response was infuriating.

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Eric Lindros Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

He dominated the NHL in the 1990s.

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Philly Cop Arrested After Bizarre Incident

The police officer allegedly robbed a contractor he had hired.

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What the Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Means for Pennsylvania

A Texas law similar to one in Pa. was overturned today.

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Pa. Legislators Push for Development in State Parks

Think golf courses, water slides and amusement parks.

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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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UDel Considers Changing Spring Break Schedule

The school is thought of by some as a “destination school” for St. Patrick’s Day partiers.

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Meet the Dark Money Forces Behind Philly’s Soda Tax

Here’s why they’re troubling for future policy battles.

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Faculty Across 14 Pa. Universities Could Vote On Strike

The union said contract negotiations have been “stagnant.”

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Man Allegedly Shot Girlfriend With Crossbow

It happened Sunday night in Torresdale.

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