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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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Kevin Spacey, who just had the Philadelphia Film Society cancel a screening of his new movie Peter Five Eight, in a 2023 photo
City Life

Philly Today: Kevin Spacey Not Welcome Here, It Turns Out

So much for his big movie premiere. Plus, the return of Jerry Blavat’s Memories in Margate.

Suspects in Valley Forge Casino heist
City Life

Philly Today: Bozo Gunmen Attempt Worst Casino Heist Ever

Plus, why you should never say “Happy St. Patty’s Day.”

Foobooz

Philly’s Favorite Irishman Offers Some St. Patrick’s Day Advice

Mononymous bar owner Fergie has some things on his mind.

Philadelphia journalist and activist josh kruger, who was murdered at his Point Breeze home in 2023
City Life

Philly Today: Guilty Plea Expected in Josh Kruger Murder

Plus, all four suspects in last week’s bus stop shooting now in custody.

City Life

Why More Musicians Should Be Like Philly Rapper Tierra Whack

The groundbreaking performer returns after too long a wait.

Former Harriton High School English teacher Jeremy Schobel, who has was arrested on child porn charges
City Life

Philly Today: Main Line Teacher Posed as Teen Online to Lure Girls

Including at least one student at his school. Plus, PennDot finally fixing potholes.

The University of Pennsylvania, which is accused of McCarthyism in a new lawsuit centered on Penn's handling of antisemitism accusations
City Life

Philly Today: Penn Accused of McCarthyism in New Lawsuit

Plus, one of the biggest Oscars winners was actually our own Comcast.

Philadelphia chef George Sabatino, who just replaced Elijah Milligan at Delco hot spot Rosemary in Ridley (photo courtesy Rosemary/Cheryl Betances Photography)
Foobooz

After Just Months, George Sabatino Takes Over at Delco’s Rosemary

The extensively résuméd (and tattooed) kitchen talent replaces Elijah Milligan at the Ridley hot spot.

Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks and Grace Kelly all made memorable moments in Philadelphia Oscars history (photos via Getty Images)
City Life

Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History

Lots of tears. Some dazzling elegance. And one huge scandal.

Senator Bob Casey, who pulled his support for William Way Community Center after word of their sex parties got out
City Life

Philly Today: Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties

Who would have thunk it? Plus, why there’s no body cam footage of that viral state trooper incident.

City Life

Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.

John Bolaris in 2023
City Life

Philly Today: Classy John Bolaris Claims a Return to TV While Trashing Ex-Girlfriend

Sometimes, people should stay off social media. And speaking of social media antics, Meatball is back!

Jason Kelce, who just retired from the Eagles, will likely have a long career in football broadcasting on TV
City Life

What Should Jason Kelce Do Next? Our Scientific Predictions

We see ourselves drinking beers and shots at Kelce’s Downashore this summer.

John DeBella, who settled a scathing sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him at WMGK, just popped up on WHYY, of all places.
City Life

Philly Today: What’s Accused Sexual Harasser John DeBella Doing at WHYY?

One WHYY staffer suggests he belongs at Barstool Sports — not at the home of Fresh Air.

A video showing a Pennsylvania State Trooper and Darius McLean during an incident on Saturday while McClean's husband, Philadelphia official Celena Morrison, captures the footage
City Life

Philly Today: About that Video that Has Everyone Talking…

Plus, what we know about the Delco-shot follow-up to Mare of Easttown.