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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
Things to Do

Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.

Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

This week in Philly: The Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, The Outsiders, and much more.

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: How Worried Should I Be About Cholesterol?

The Penn doc explains why he’s getting far more aggressive about cholesterol, what your numbers actually mean, and the cookout staple to avoid if you want to protect your heart.

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City Life

EGOT Benj Pasek Has Given Philly Major Bragging Rights

His show Dear Evan Hansen opens at the Arden this week.

Left: Upper Darby elected official Noah Fields (photo via official Upper Darby government site | Right: Delco resident Shellie Siegel Hoyt Zollo, the woman he is suing (photo courtesy Shellie Siegel Hoyt Zollo
City Life

Delco Politician Slams Vocal Critic With Lawsuit Over a Facebook Post

It’s the 25-year-old councilmember versus a 66-year-old grandma.

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Restaurants

Food Poisoning or Not Food Poisoning?

After a recent social media flurry over food poisoning allegations at Philly restaurants, that’s the question we’re all asking.

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: Let’s Talk About Poop

From the color and shape of poop to something horrific-sounding called Hirschsprung’s megacolon, we get down and dirty about what – um – moves through us.

In honor of Mother's day, the moms of successful Philadelphians tell us about their kids and motherhood
City Life

Mom Knows Best: The Mothers of Successful Philadelphians Tell All

We asked the moms of Marc Vetri, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Alex Holley, and more to share their memories and secrets.

City Life

Sean Agnew, Storied Philly Concert Promoter, Tells All

He reflects on 30 years in business, playing basketball with Kobe Bryant, and his strange, strange trip to North Korea.

City Life

Dave Grohl Gives Hooters Drummer a Huge Moment at Surprise Foo Fighters Show

Main Line musician David Uosikkinen taught the band’s new drummer when the latter was just a kid.

City Life

Everybody Wants to Know if Philly’s Jeopardy! Champ Is Single

The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. Greg Shahade is polyamorous.

Food and drink at Sonny's Cocktail Joint in Philadelphia, which already has an auto-gratuity policy. Will more Philadelphia restaurants add an auto-gratuity to all checks during the World Cup in Philadelphia?
Restaurants

Should Philly Restaurants Add Auto-Gratuity During the World Cup?

With many visitors from non-tipping cultures traveling to the city, that is the proposal on the table from the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.

City Life

Mother’s Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions – One West Philly Woman Wants to Help

How Meirav Ong’s “grief weaving” may give you some much needed solace.

City Life

Philly Chess Master Talks Defeating Jamie Ding on Jeopardy!

Rittenhouse Square resident Greg Shahade ended the champ’s 31-game winning streak on Monday night.

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City Life

From Rocky to Rizzo: Monument Expert Paul Farber Talks Statues and Public Spaces

The founder of Monument Lab just opened a new exhibit at the Art Museum that explores the concept of public commemoration.