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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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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.

The FBI at Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore on Wednesday morning
City Life

FBI Agents Swarm Prestigious Main Line Art Gallery

Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore was closed to the public but very much open to federal investigators on Wednesday.

Philadelphia lawyer and activist Michael Coard, who is an opponent of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its red-light camera program. He explains how to dispute a red-light camera ticket in Philadelphia.
City Life

Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here to Help

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “bigger street thug” than actual murderers he’s defended.

An Arby's cheesesteak and a disgusted taste-tester
Restaurants

I Tried Arby’s New Cheesesteak So You Don’t Have To

We headed to a Delco dive bar to taste-test the sandwich with some regulars.