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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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The Comcast Merger: What They’re Saying

Does Brian Roberts have a black eye?

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League, Williams Want Ramsey Gone

Questions about the police commissioner’s commitment to diversity.

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Police Officer Shot in West Philadelphia

Hit in the arm, he’s reportedly in stable condition.

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Hard Jabs — But No Knockouts — at Mayoral Debate

Solid performances from a lot of the candidates, no big change in the contest’s dynamic.

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Meet Sprinkles, the 33-Pound Cat in Sea Isle City

That’s about 23 pounds overweight.

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New Poll Shows Virtual Three-Way Tie in Mayor’s Race

Are we looking at a mayoral photo finish?


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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Report: Comcast to Walk Away From Time Warner Cable Merger

The $45.2 billion merger is dead, according to Bloomberg.

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Tim Tebow Can’t Play. Period.

Missanelli: So why is Chip Kelly doing this to us?

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5 Best Moments from the Indego Launch

There were shout outs. The mayor wore his pink bike tie. There was a scary, unidentifiable aircraft.

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Three Philly Cops Arrested, Charged

Officers face charges in separate cases involving animal cruelty, perjury and theft.

What’s on the Menu at Boxers PHL

Cheekily named pizzas, wieners and more.

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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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FBI: Short, Balding Dude Robbed Center City Bank Yesterday

He doesn’t really look “armed and dangerous,” does he?

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Report: FCC Throwing Big Wrench Into Comcast Merger

Why a hearing would be devastating, and one analyst says deal is “99 percent” dead.

New OB/GYN Clinic for Lesbians Opening Soon

A project of Einstein Healthcare Network.

Millennials Hate Cars, Right? Wrong.

Gen Y accounted for 27 percent of all car sales last year, up from 18 percent in 2010.

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