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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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Single Women Really Outnumber Single Men in Philly — It’s Not Even Close

The disparity is greater here than in NYC.

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Butkovitz on L&I: “No Excuse for Putting Lives at Risk”

Today the controller released another report critical of the department. Mayor’s office calls agency “very proactive.”

Woman Crush Wednesday: Lauren Tucker

“Dedicated to the amazing amores in my life.”

U.S. Army Will Detonate the Delaware River This Year

Mendte: Fear not, it’s all part of the Corps of Engineers’ ongoing dredging project.

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Journalists “Not Willing to Budge” in Labor Stalemate

Negotiations between guild and IGM hinge on seniority requirements.

Wolf Proposes Gas-Drilling Tax

Says the tax can raise a billion dollars its first year.


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.


Laverne Cox Cast as Transgender Attorney in New CBS Pilot

A new big move for the trans star.

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The Jim Kenney Q&A

“Yes, we were Mexican bandits. I was a corkscrew. I was a raisin.”

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FBI on Imbo-Petrone: “The Idea Here Is to Start Fresh”

Our reporter who last year wrote about the missing couple revisits the investigation.

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Arrest Made in Attempted Rape at SEPTA Station

Reginald Green has an extensive police record.

Here’s How You Can Chat With Madonna on Grindr

The Material Girl is throwing a contest.

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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.


8 LGBT Valentine’s Events in Philly

Bachelor auctions, cabarets, stoplight parties and more.

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Team That Beat Taney Stripped of Little League Title

Jackie Robinson West used players from Chicago suburbs, against league’s residency rules.

Republicans Restart Liquor Privatization Efforts

Officials say selling system could reap $1 billion.

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The Brief: Who’s Even More Popular Than Mayor Nutter?

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, that’s who. Plus, Jim Kenney’s Twitter id fights back and…

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