Philadelphia Magazine

Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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New Philadelphia Mural Arts head Emily Mello, who takes over from Jane Golden
City Life

We Want Answers: New Mural Arts Leader Emily Mello

A convo with the just-announced replacement for Jane Golden

a remote virtual eye exam by an eye doctor
Be Well Philly

I Tried It: A Virtual Eye Exam

It was odd and time-consuming, but can serve a valuable purpose.

fergie fergus carey the monto
Restaurants

Philly’s Favorite Bar Owner Talks the Perfect Pour and Hating Bar TVs

The irascible Fergie Carey also has some choice words for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and city officials.

City Life

This Just In: All the Details You Need About Philly’s Parallel Parking Championship

Here’s the lowdown on time, place, and controversies of this inaugural event for the ages.

The FBI at Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore on Wednesday morning
City Life

FBI Agents Swarm Prestigious Main Line Art Gallery

Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore was closed to the public but very much open to federal investigators on Wednesday.

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.
City Life

Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here to Help

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “bigger street thug” than actual murderers he’s defended.

An Arby's cheesesteak and a disgusted taste-tester
Restaurants

I Tried Arby’s New Cheesesteak So You Don’t Have To

We headed to a Delco dive bar to taste-test the sandwich with some regulars.

lebron james 76ers philadelphia
City Life

Behold: Philadelphia’s LeBron James Era Has Begun

And pandemonium ensues. Prepare to pay dearly to see his October debut in South Philadelphia.

Cecily Tynan, who is retiring from 6ABC, speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia
City Life

Fare Thee Well, Cecily Tynan

The Philly-famous meteorologist is leaving 6ABC after more than 30 years.

Penn doctor Michael Cirigliano weighs in on the cyclosporiasis parasite causing "explosive diarrhea" in 41 states.
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: Do I Really Need to Avoid Lettuce and Raspberries Right Now?

Cyclosporiasis is a parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” in 41 states. Penn Medicine doctor Michael Cirigliano says don’t panic.

Mother and daughter Pica's pizza fans grabbing an afternoon snack at the new Pica's Broomall location on Tuesday
Restaurants

Tina Fey’s Favorite Pizza Shop Pica’s Reopens in Delco

The restaurant’s local roots date back more than seven decades.

City Life

Delco Export Kurt Vile Has Found His Muse — and It’s Us

Here, one of Rolling Stone‘s 250 greatest guitarists of all time talks Wawa, Lincoln Drive, and fatherhood.

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.