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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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Phillies’ GM Apologizes for Lashing Out at Fans

Ruben Amaro Jr. said they “don’t understand the game.”

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Penn Hotel Employees Charged in Kickback Scheme

Feds say defendants conspired to bilk $3 million from hotel, mostly through vendors.

11 Realistic Gay Sex Scenes

Is it hot in here?

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Amtrak Will Install Cameras in Locomotives

Inward-facing cameras are designed to help find clues in future crashes.

An Orgasm a Day Keeps the Prostate Cancer Away

Results from a fantastic new study.

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Philly Is Finally Getting Its First Protected Bike Lanes

Streets Commish says they’ll become “the standard” in future years.


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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What’s PAFA’s Future in STEM-Obsessed America?

How a prestigious fine arts school adapts in a country suddenly obsessed with the sciences.

The Media Is Vastly Underestimating SEPTA’s Constituency

In the fight for better transit, numbers matter.

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Is George Norcross Staking a Claim in Philly Politics?

Plus, the city’s Ethics Board kicks butt again.

Don’t Take Me To a Gay Bar on a Date

There are 2,519 other places in this city where you can wine and dine me.

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Inky Journos Launch Health Care Petition

Trying to bring public pressure to bear in negotiations with Philadelphia Media Network.

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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.


Schools Renew Request for City Money

With election over, City Council can take a less-fraught look at budget issues.

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Penn State’s Barron Calls for Frat “Early Warning” System

Wants to catch trouble before it blows up.

How to Buy a Shore House Now

Everything you need to know about getting your own beach haven.

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What’s Hot on Wildwood Boardwalk T-Shirts, 2015

Dan McQuade’s annual survey of the themes and memes that are in with the sunburned set.

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