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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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65 Years Ago Today, Philadelphia Helped Birth the Commercial Computing Revolution

The first UNIVAC was built for the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Flyers Playoff Odds Highest They’ve Been All Season

After a rare shootout win, their postseason chances suddenly look really good.

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State Rep. Mark Cohen Sues Challenger for Libel

Chuck Peruto is representing the incumbent.

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Animal Cruelty Citations Issued in Horse Abuse Case

But how did paint markings get on the horse?

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A.C. Trying to Avert Government Shutdown

The Scoop: Plan would let city slow pay to employees while long-term solution sought.

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No Roots on July 4th? Say It Ain’t So, Questo

Looks like the Kenney administration is making changes to the Wawa Welcome America! Festival.


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.


A Transgender Call to Arms

What we all should do for Transgender Day of Visibility.

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14-Year-Old Was Shot in West Philly Last Night

Police say the shooting may have left him paralyzed.

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IronPigs to Wear Phillies-Style Powder Blue Jerseys This Year

They will sport them on Sundays.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About Pencils

Because today is the modern pencil’s birthday, sort of. Happy birthday, number 2s everywhere!

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FBI: This Eagles Fan Robbed 3 Center City Banks

He’s hit all three in less than a year.

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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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Chaput to Officiate at Mother Angelica Funeral

The nun was a creator and star of Catholic television.

Insider: Kenney Didn’t Break His Promise to End Stop-and-Frisk

Rashed: Saying the mayor didn’t live up to his pledge is “gotcha” politics and needlessly divides us.

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Mom in SEPTA Kids Video: “He Came at Us, We Didn’t Come at Him”

Here’s the story you haven’t heard.

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Wait, How Many Public School Students Are Truant?

The D.A.’s Office and the School District aren’t playing well together.

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