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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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2000 RNC Flashback: Puppets, Police and The Rock

McQuade: 15 years after the GOP took over the town, what, if anything, has Philly learned?

DJ Spinderella to Spin at Y-HEP 20th Anniversary Event

It’s a ’90s theme, obviously.

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The Council At-Large Race Just Got More Crowded

Council aide Derek Green jumps in.

NYC Used Labor Troubles Against Philly DNC Bid

They failed.

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Dems Announce Philly Convention With Cheesesteak Joke

And a busted rendition of “Eye of the Tiger.”

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Police Find Mystery ATM Behind Dumpster

It had been smashed open.


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.


Philly Episcopal Bishop Endorses Ban on Gay Discrimination

“LGBT people are gifts to our community.”

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Sam Katz Inches Even Closer to a Mayoral Run

In the fall, that is.

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Philly to Host 2016 DNC

Officials celebrate victory over Columbus, New York. Now for the hard work?

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Inside Take: New Charters Should Be Unacceptable to All

Donna Cooper: “No child should be harmed so another child can be helped.”

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WATCH: La Salle Knocks Off 20th-Ranked Team in Country

Plus: Why it’s so hard to win on the road.

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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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The Jim Kenney Q&A: Says He Is “Uniquely Philadelphian”

Kenney defends his silence on the PGW sale and says he would build on Nutter’s accomplishments.

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Council Member Honors, Then Denounces, Palestinian Official

Maria Quinones-Sanchez unaware of official’s pro-terror comments.

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The Brief: Jim Kenney’s Council Record Comes Back to Haunt Him

Plus, Ori Feibush donates to Milton Street.

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Mother Assails Police for Son’s Death

“Philly After Ferguson” event grows heated.

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