Philadelphia Magazine

Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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Philadelphia psychologist Sandra Shachar, who was cited and threatened with arrest by feds for vandalism at the President's House (photo courtesy Sandra Shachar)
City Life

Meet the Philly Woman Cited for “Vandalizing” Independence Mall

Sandra Shachar Scotch-taped a sign to the area surrounding the President’s House, where the Trump administration controversially replaced a slavery exhibit. She’s been threatened with arrest if she does it again.

Philadelphia buried in the haze of the Canadian wildfire smoke on Thursday, January 16, 2026
City Life

Cough, Cough: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Philly

And it’s expected to remain here into Friday … and likely return.

City Life

Are You Philly’s Best Parallel Parker? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

It’s all happening at the just-announced Philadelphia Parallel Parking Championship.

Bryce Harper at the Home-Run Derby in Philadelphia, the day before the All-Star Game, as a controversy swirls around him and the gambling app FanDuel, as covered by the Inquirer
City Life

Bryce Harper Says Not So Fast to Explosive Inquirer Report About Him and FanDuel

The hot mess involves a personalized Happy Thanksgiving video Harper recorded for a fan.

A tree that crushed this car during the microburst storm in Philadelphia remained on top of the car on Monday morning, two days after the storm
City Life

Inside the Great Philadelphia Microburst Storm of 2026

A report from the weekend’s wild weather and its fallout.

Restaurants

Miss McGlinchey’s? Get to Fergie’s New Irish Pub ASAP

Cheap hot dogs? Check. Cheap beers? Check. Ms. Pac-Man? Check. A smoky environment? Well, sorta.

Fergus "Fergie" Carey pours a Guinness on opening night at the Monto (Lisa Schaffer Photography)
Restaurants

Old City’s Newest Restaurant Is Suddenly Without a Chef or a Menu

Anybody want to run the kitchen at the Monto?

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Scared Should We Be of Ticks?

Deer ticks are thriving and Lyme disease is on the rise. Dr. Mike explains what to watch for — and what to do if you get bitten.

City Life

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

From bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

City Life

Veteran Philly Guitarist Returns to Stage After Child Sexual Assault Conviction

Mike Tyler went from sharing the stage with Pearl Jam and LL Cool J to a prison cell and lifetime on the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registry. Now, he’s back. But is the Philly music scene ready for him?

City Life

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

SNL! Euphoria! The Michael Jackson biopic!  It’s a big year for the Hollywood heartthrob.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Can I Tan Safely?

From the different types of sunscreen to UV-resistant clothing to the safe ways to tan my glaringly white body

Things to Do

Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Worried Should I Be About Cholesterol?

The Penn doc explains why he’s getting far more aggressive about cholesterol, what your numbers actually mean, and the cookout staple to avoid if you want to protect your heart.

Benj Pasek
City Life

EGOT Benj Pasek Has Given Philly Major Bragging Rights

His show Dear Evan Hansen opens at the Arden this week.