Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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.

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City Life

People Have a Lot of Feelings About This Drag Queen Reading Books to Kids

The Pennsylvania Pastors Network and others are protesting the appearance of Annie Christ at a local library this weekend.

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City Life

Reputed Philly Mobster Phil Narducci Arrested By Feds

Prosecutors say that Narducci loaned a man money at usurious rates and then physically assaulted him when he couldn’t pay up. A co-defendant has been charged as well.

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City Life

“Angriest Black Man In America” Takes Case of Man Accused of Attacking Marines

Attorney Michael Coard says that the two Marines were attacked due to mistaken identity but insists his client didn’t use any ethnic slurs against them.

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City Life

Here Are 169 Things Johnny Doc Is Accused of Buying With Union Money

From Red Bull to tips at a Barry Manilow concert to a $125 birthday cake at Termini’s. (Hey, at least he has good taste … in cakes.)

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Things to Do

6 Must-See Museum Exhibits to Check Out This Winter

From Dior fashion to Jerry Pinkney to a collection comprised entirely of chairs.

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City Life

D.C. “Antifa Leader” Is Third Man Charged in Marine Attack in Philadelphia

Joseph Alcoff has been charged with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, and conspiracy, among other offenses.

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City Life

Where Do All of Those CBS Sunday Morning Suns Come From?

Well, at least 60 were designed by the girls at one Catholic high school in Philly.

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City Life

Church of Scientology Says It’s Building a Huge House of Worship in Center City

The embattled organization, which has racked up a big tax bill in Philly amid a dispute over its tax-exempt status, says it will open an “Ideal Church” on Chestnut Street.