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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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Getting Down With The Skivvies

Broadway stars Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley return to Philly with a new stripped-down holiday show.

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Why Unity Won’t Solve Donald Trump’s Ugly Bigotry

Gooray: Americans who are buying into his divisive rhetoric are not going to just start thinking differently.

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Council Approves Glitzy South Philly Casino

Morning headlines: It’s expected to create 5,000 jobs.

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TeamGraham’s Benefit for Little Smiles

Eagles players help spread holiday cheer.

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Here’s What Happened the First Day of Kathryn Knott’s Trial on Gay-Bashing Charges

A victim takes the stand.

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Sam Katz to Produce Kathleen Kane Documentary

Yes, it’s going to be called The Kane Mutiny.


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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Lower Merion Police Probe “Anti-Semitic” Incident Outside Kosher Restaurant

It happened on Saturday.

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SEPTA to Detour for Holiday Events on Saturday

Events in West Philly, Chestnut Hill and Spring Garden will force detours on several SEPTA bus routes.

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“Gerry the Grinch” Website Receives Cease-and-Desist Letter

The anonymous owner of GerryLenfest.com agrees to shut down.

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Heroin, Crack Sold Near Kensington Elementary School, Playground

Feds charge eight Philadelphians.

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Wilt Chamberlain’s H.S. Coach Files Suit Over Documentary Cash

Former Overbrook coach says he hasn’t received a dime from distributors.

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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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Why the Phillies Were Right to Trade Ken Giles

The Phillies got four prospects from Houston in the deal.

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Report: Philly Fifth-Best City for Transit in the U.S.

Expert: Access to public transit fuels property values in top neighborhoods.

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Temple Faculty: Revoke Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree

A resolution also condemned Patrick O’Connor, Cosby’s lawyer and chair of Temple’s Board of Trustees.

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Al Jazeera Features “Philadelphia’s Filthy Schools”

District says it needs more funds to keep classrooms clean.

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