Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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.

Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

This week in Philly: an androgynous ’80s throwback, some irreverent theater, a one-of-a-kind and totally unpredictable singer, gorgeous cello music, and much more.

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.

City Life

Is This Frigid Winter Harming Our Birds?

They’re tougher than they look — c’mon, this is Philly! But that doesn’t mean they’ll all survive.

City Life

The Man at the Forefront of the Battle Over Philly’s Slavery Memorial Tells All

Attorney and civil rights activist Michael Coard explains the history of the memorial, the latest in the lawsuit over it, and what you can do to help.

Things to Do

This Is the Philly Bar for Seahawks Fans (or Just Patriots Haters) This Sunday

Sonny’s Cocktail Joint is going all-in on Seattle for the Super Bowl.

Foobooz

Pat’s Steaks Owner Frank Olivieri Reveals the Truth About His Late Father

Frank Olivieri Sr., who died last week, put relish and mustard on his cheesesteaks and was secretly friends with Joey Vento, the late owner of “rival” Geno’s.

City Life

South Philly’s Pulitzer-Winning Playwright Loves Trash TV Just As Much As We Do

His latest play opens this week at the Arden.

City Life

FringeArts Finally Lives Up to Its Destiny

It’s taken more than a decade for the theater to become a year-round destination for the live arts.

City Life

You Can Now Volunteer to Record Audiobooks for People Who Are Blind

Just don’t bring a can of seltzer into the recording studio!  

City Life

Philly Today: Woman Says She Was Unwelcome at Main Line College Because She’s Muslim

Plus, a Lululemon heist. And Kevin Hart gets even richer.

City Life

Philly Today: Remembering the Other January 6th, the Great Philadelphia Blizzard

Plus, Marc Vetri, Jill Scott, and trouble at a South Street sex shop.