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Victor Fiorillo

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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.

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?