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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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10 Strange Christmas Traditions From Around the World

Hingston: And you thought Elf on the Shelf was weird.

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Cosby Countersues Seven of His Accusers

Actor seeks damages against what he calls false accusations of sexual misconduct.

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PennDOT, Waze Partnering for Traffic Info

Two-way data share with crowdsourced traffic-data app promises better, faster, more complete road status reports.

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Report: Pete Rose Will Remain Banned from Baseball

MLB’s all-time hit king, a member of Phillies 1980 championship team, to continue his exile.

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Arrest Made in Center City Bus Stop Slaying

Reginald Bell, 52, is charged with killing William Vaughn during a September incident just before Pope Francis’ visit.

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State Senator Wants to Privatize PPA

Sen. Jake Corman says it will increase school revenues. Jim Kenney says Philly schools need a fair funding formula now.


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 Phillies Actually Got Ex-No. 1 Pick in the Ken Giles Deal

Mark Appel is headed to the organization.

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WATCH: Golden Knights Skydive Into the Linc

A leftover tidbit from Saturday’s Army-Navy game.

Community Comes Together for Tara Lessard

Chances are, if you’ve been to a Gayborhood event, you know her.

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Fed Prosecutor Will Be Kenney’s City Solicitor

Sozi Pedro Tulante will be announced at a press conference today.

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Jim Kenney’s Block Party Inauguration Plans

Morning headline: The mayor-elect decides to skip the usual ball, try something different.

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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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Marshall, D’Antoni to Fix Sixers Offense?

What the return of Kendall Marshall, and the potential addition of Mike D’Antoni to the coaching staff, could mean for the Sixers’ offense.

Garrett Getlin Snider Is Not Your Average Teenager

How Ed Snider’s grandson became the It Boy of Philly philanthropy.

John Fetterman: The Giant Underdog

The massive, brilliant mayor of the tiny borough of Braddock, is the most unconventional U.S. Senate candidate in Pennsylvania history.

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Best Thing: Chip Kelly Said He Was Wrong

Hingston: But we still don’t want to shake his hand, either.

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