Philadelphia Magazine

Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
Pennsylvania is in the middle of a measles outbreak, so we take a look back at the 1991 measles outbreak in Philadelphia.
City Life

When Religion Becomes Deadly: Philly’s 1991 Measles Outbreak

With the preventable infectious disease dominating headlines 35 years later, we’ve learned nothing. Instead, things have gotten worse. Much, much worse.

Pierre Robert and close friend Dallyn Pavey Uosikkinen, who is spearheading a Pierre Robert mural but running into problems
City Life

Will a Pierre Robert Mural Actually Happen?

Despite plenty of enthusiasm, finding the right spot for a mural of the late local hero has proved difficult.

brain scan with a person with dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Do I Prevent Dementia?

Are GLP-1s the answer? Should I be taking Prevagen? What’s with these super-agers? The beloved Penn doc answers these questions and more.

City Life

Faces of the Fringe: Madi Distefano, the Clown

After a 15-year hiatus, a Philly theater legend returns.

Life & Style

13 Quirky Ways to Explore Phoenixville This Fall

Don’t miss the film fest, an expanded distillery, and a made-for-TV bar crawl.

David Muir gives Cecily Tynan a happy retirement message on World News Tonight
City Life

Cecily Tynan Gets the David Muir Treatment

She gave her last 6ABC broadcast on Monday night.

Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, and her new book Situated
City Life

Angela Duckworth on Her New Book, Grit, Controversy, and Parenting in a Digital Age

The Penn professor and bestselling author just released her latest book, Situated.

fringearts fringe festival philadelphia ceo Nell Bang-­Jensen
City Life

Q&A: The Creative CEO Behind This Year’s Massive Fringe Festival

Nell Bang-Jensen says down with censorship, up with experimental Belgians and South Philly grandmas. 

Dr. Mike talks about the study that says that drinking five cups of coffee a day can be good for you
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Much Coffee Can I Actually Drink Daily?

The American Heart Association recently said healthy adults can drink five cups of coffee per day. (Really!) Our beloved Penn doc weighs in.

eagles ticket prices beers
City Life

Here’s What Being an Eagles Fan Will Cost You This Season

And how LeBron James might actually make it more affordable to go to the Linc.

City Life

Finally, Philly’s Bad Behavior Gets a Museum Unto Itself

The Museum of the Philadelphian, which will showcase our penchant for booing, throwing objects, and killing robots, opens in September.

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.