Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
City Life

Colman Domingo Is (Finally) About to Become a Household Name

The West Philly actor has a very busy spring planned, beginning with hosting Saturday Night Live this week.

City Life

Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous..

The Anaïs Reno concert at Chris' Jazz Cafe and the Nick Offerman show at the Met are among the best things you can do in Philadelphia this week and weekend
Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

The return of Lena Dunham, the return of the Phillies, a record-setting show on South Street, and more this week in Philly.

Vinyl Chickie owner Lisa Schaffer who has come into the possession of the entire record collection of the late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert
City Life

Pierre Robert’s Entire Record Collection Will Be for Sale for One Day Only

Best of Philly-winning record store Vinyl Chickie has acquired the “pristine” set of 400 albums.

City Life

Help Hard-Paddling South Philly Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan

The team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it.

City Life

Ministry of Awe Founder Talks Murals, Philly Grit, and Being an Artist in 2026 America

Meet Meg Saligman, who likes to paint big. Really big.

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: Do I Really Need to Go on a GLP-1?

Our reporter takes offense at the Penn doctor’s suggestion.

City Life

How Should We Memorialize Pierre Robert?

A Rittenhouse bench, a mural, and a street renaming are all in the works. What about a statue?

Quotes from Philadelphia residents with two very different salaries and expenses
City Life

Anonymous Philadelphians Reveal Their Finances to Us

How Philadelphians across the socioeconomic spectrum spend, scrimp, save, and live on the money they’ve got.

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.