Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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things to do april 2019
Things to Do

The 22 Best Things to Do Around Philly in April

From a Marvel superheroes exhibit to “An Evening With the Clintons.”

City Life

Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes Against a Child

The veteran musician’s credits include performances with LL Cool J and Pearl Jam.

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Foobooz

Good King Tavern’s Chloé Grigri on Great Wine, Truffle Pairings, and Her Newfound Passion for Mezcal

Plus, we got her to tell us whether a server deserves a 20-percent tip for opening a $500 bottle.

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City Life

Pizza Maestro Joe Beddia on the One Thing You Should Never Order on Your Pie

One year after closing his legendary Girard Avenue shop, Beddia is back with a new pizzeria.

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City Life

Longtime Whole Foods Manager Says Company Policy Discriminates Against Black Workers

Jaleel McFadden says that a company rule allowed white supervisors to block him from promotion for a decade.

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City Life

Philly’s Fabled Trocadero Is Closing

Several sources, including promoters and Trocadero employees, tell us that the Chinatown staple will soon be no more.

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City Life

This Main Line High School Student Just Won $175k for His HIV Research

We’re guessing that Samuel Weissman’s parents won’t need to bribe anybody to get him into a good college.

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Business

Comedian Chip Chantry on Bob Saget, South Philly and Hecklers

It turns out that a heckler is not the worst person in an audience.

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City Life

Register of Wills Ron Donatucci Hit With Ugly Lawsuit by Fiancée of Late Son

Meghan Klein claims the longtime Philly pol abused his power in an attempt to seize control of his son Michael’s assets. Donatucci’s other son, Ron Jr., is also a defendant in the case.

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Foobooz

All Bar Owners and Bartenders Should Pay Attention to the Shane Montgomery Verdict

A court just told the owners of Kildare’s to pay $525,000 to the family of the man, who drowned after leaving the bar drunk.

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City Life

City Commissioner Candidate Picks Up National “Run for Something” Endorsement

The most common question that South Philly resident Jen Devor gets: What the heck does a city commissioner do?

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City Life

Conservative Radio Host Chris Stigall Out at 1210AM

He had been anchoring the station’s popular morning show since 2010.

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City Life

Army Vet Turned Democratic Socialist Running for City Council at Large

“Socialism has a bad name because people who are capitalists give it a bad name,” says Moses “Mo” Santana.

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Foobooz

Philly Restaurant Scoundrel Matt Swartz Resurfaces in … West Virginia?

The former owner of Farmers’ Cabinet has lost some weight. He’s shaved. But he and the law apparently still aren’t getting along.

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Things to Do

FringeArts Is Revamping Its Programming

What’s better than one festival? A bunch of festivals.