Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

From the earliest Phillies season and home opener in franchise history to some wild live music to a familiar face from the hit Netflix series Wayward, it’s all right here in Philadelphia this week

City Life

Why These Drexel Docs Want All the Dead Mice You Trap in Your House

Finally, your mouse problem can further the advancement of science. Well, assuming you can catch the devilish things.

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: Is It Safe for Me to Smoke Weed or Not?

Our reporter had a scary experience with modern marijuana, so he asked Dr. Mike to weigh in.

City Life

The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

More than a decade after a luxury hotel was promised, still nada. As for that new African American Museum …

Be Well Philly

The Philadelphian’s Ultimate Dentist Survival Guide

Make your trip to the dentist less of a grind.

Life & Style

You Heard It Here First: Bristol Is a Rising Hot Spot. Here’s Where to Shop, Eat, and Play

Discover new shops and restaurants — plus a few longtime favorites — along Mill Street.

Foobooz

Delco Getting Wild North Philly All-Day Breakfast Joint in Wilson’s Secret Sauce Space

Anybody for a Fruity Pebbles French toast sandwich stuffed with beef bacon and fried chicken? Nobody beats the Wiz.

Foobooz

Popular Delco Restaurant Closing One Year After Gordon Ramsay Came to “Help”

A Q&A with the husband-and-wife team behind Wilson’s Secret Sauce

Be Well Philly

Why Is It So Hard to Get Men to the Doctor?

From fear of the dreaded “digital rectal exam” to plain old fear of the unknown, Dr. Mike weighs in.

City Life

From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

The former Good Day Philadelphia personality now co-hosts the fourth hour of the Today show with Jenna Bush Hager — and has a new book out next month.

City Life

The Philadelphia Flower Show, By the Numbers

We break down the data from this year’s show and shows of the past.

City Life

Maiken Scott Is From Germany But Has Horrible Taste in Beer

The host of WHYY’s The Pulse reveals her embarrassing beverage choice and how much weight she can deadlift.

City Life

Philadelphia Bar Bans Conservative Columnist Over Offensive Comments

People who post “all lives splatter” are apparently not welcome at Fergie’s Pub.

City Life

All the Philly People and Places in The Simpsons’ 800th Episode

From Dalessandro’s to Quinta Brunson to a fictitious park “honoring” Michael Vick. And, oh yes, Wawa.

City Life

Hey City Hall — When Are You Going to Clear the Bike Lanes?

And local car owners thought they had it bad.