Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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Foobooz

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Hit With Class-Action Tip-Skimming Lawsuit

A former server at the popular Fishtown restaurant alleges that he and his fellow servers walked home with less than 50 percent of their tips.

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City Life

Vanguard Charitable Has a Hate Group Problem

The Main Line investment giant’s independent charitable arm has been funneling millions in anonymous client cash to organizations deemed hate groups.

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City Life

Columnist Jenice Armstrong on “Sexy Singles,” Getting Doxxed, and Her Best-Ever Philly Meal

21 questions with the veteran Inquirer and Daily News journalist.

Foobooz

Former Philly Bar Owner Michael Naessens Cleared of Charges of Threatening Judges and Others

He was wrongly extradited from Las Vegas when the Philly DA’s office mistakenly alleged that he framed another person for the crimes.

City Life

21 Things You Just Can’t Escape on a Philly Snow Day

All of the tropes of a snow day in Philly, all in one place.

City Life

People Whining About Snow School Closings Need to Shut the Hell Up

Do we really need to be in the middle of a real live blizzard before schools are allowed to make a prudent choice?

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City Life

Backyard Chickens May Soon Be Legal in Philadelphia

“I’m so excited!” says Maureen Breen, leader of the backyard chicken movement in the city.

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City Life

Atlantic City Casinos Don’t Think Lady Gaga or Black Panther Will Win Oscars

The Jersey Shore town is the first place in the entire country taking legal Academy Awards wagers.

City Life

The FBI’s Interest in Kenyatta Johnson Appears to Be Heating Up

A Northern Liberties lawyer received an intriguing call from an FBI agent the same day the feds announced charges against Johnny Doc and Bobby Henon.

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City Life

This South Philly Firefighter Wants to Rename Broad Street to Honor the Eagles

And on the first anniversary of the Super Bowl parade, this is an idea we officially endorse.

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City Life

The Borgata Chases After Poker Star Phil Ivey for $10 Million

The ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner was ordered by a judge to return money he won from the casino using a scheme to exploit playing card defects. Thus far, the Borgata has been unable to collect.

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City Life

This Philly Woman Is Fighting How Black People Are Portrayed in Horror Films

Her fascinating documentary Horror Noire premieres this week on AMC Network’s Shudder streaming service.

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City Life

We’ve Found the Ultimate State of the Union Watch Party for Trump Fans

The bar owner is making two sets of Donald Trump coasters — one pro-Trump, one anti-Hillary.

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Foobooz

Hawthornes Owners to Debut Wine Dive on South Street

“When I drink a good bottle of wine, I don’t feel like I need a plate of cheese in front of me all the time,” says Wine Dive co-owner Heather Annechiarico. “Or charcuterie.”

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City Life

Johnny Doc’s People Told Us to Reach Out to His “Friends” for “Fairness”

So we did. The results are probably not what the recently indicted union leader was hoping for.