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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

Q&A

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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Body of Christopher Tully Found

A body found in the Schuylkill river today has been confirmed to be that of the missing teacher.

News

Lynne Abraham’s First Campaign Video Stars …

… lots of dogs and Gandhi?

Snooki to Officiate Gay Wedding

Now that she’s officially an ordained minister.

75 Perfect Philly Dates

The city’s best spots to fall in love.

News

Super Bowl Lost

10 years after falling to the Patriots, what’s become of our last Super Bowl contenders?

Opinion

The Real Losers at Wing Bowl: The Chickens

Weymouth: We’re not evil sadists, so how did we get this apathetic about suffering?


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.


The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Joseph Dougherty went down.

Great Offline Dates for Online Daters in Philadelphia

What: One of the “it” cafes Why: A minimal time commitment in case the Web-to-life sparks aren’t flying. A Few to Try: Menagerie Coffee (Old […]

Great Group Dates in Philadelphia

Jump Sign your crew up for a block of time at Sky Zone trampoline park — jump times start every hour — grab your free […]

Great Cheap Dates in Philadelphia

1. The Franklin Special How apt that this Founding Father-themed date would go easy on the budget. (A penny saved … ) Stroll across the […]

Great Dates for Grown-Ups in Philadelphia

Let the tweens get giddy on 64-ounce sodas over at the dirty multiplex; take your main squeeze for Toblerone and a foreign flick at the […]

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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.


Great Dates for Rekindling Romance in Philadelphia

So you’ve been together for … how long is it again? To spice things up, mix a little sweet romance (think Ryan Gosling in The […]

6 Classy Break-Up Spots in Philadelphia

Choosing the right backdrop for your breakup depends on what sort of breakup you have in mind. Bidding a wistful, sweet goodbye-forever? The semi-secret John […]

Great Hot Dates in Philadelphia

1. The Rittenhouse If you can’t get lucky following an afternoon in the hotel’s spa, a romantic dinner at Lacroix (indulge in the well-worth-it $125 […]

News

Cecily Tynan and John Bolaris Agree: SNOW!!!

On Monday, “a very good possibility of a snow day …”

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