Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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.

Things to Do

The 20 Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week 

This week in Philly: a Broadway star, a terribly guilty pleasure, and a very, very different kind of opera.

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. 

City Life

Philly Today: Will More Philly Restaurants Speak Out Against Donald Trump?

Popular South Philly eatery Le Virtù had some things to say over the weekend. Plus, you’ll now pay for paper bags in the city’s retail stores.

Foobooz

Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025

We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.

Foobooz

Philly Fromage Expert Emilia D’Albero Explains How to Live Your Best Cheese Life

Plus, the gold medalist cheesemonger admits to loving Cheetos like the rest of us.

City Life

Philly Today: Stallone Decides to Let Us Keep Original Rocky Statue

Plus, yes, we made yet another national food list.

City Life

Philly Today: Sylvester Stallone Wants His Rocky Statue Back. And the City Is Giving It to Him

But don’t worry, Philly: You get to keep a replica.