Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
City Life

Philly’s 20 Biggest Losers of 2018

From Anthony Bourdain’s fake friend to Kevin Hart: the people, places, and things that we’ll happily leave behind this year.

City Life

Philly’s 20 Biggest Winners of 2018

From Gritty to the waterfront to South Philly, these are the people, places and things that make us proud to be from this great town.

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Foobooz

Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend Will No Longer Be Opening a South Street Diner

But we’re told that Michael DePasquale’s cheesecake is actually really, really, really good.

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City Life

Somebody Built a Giant Garbage Gritty and Put Your Holiday Card to Shame

We were tired of Gritty gimmicks, but then a Philly artist came up with this.

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Foobooz

More Lies and Misdeeds from Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend

The saga of South Philly chef Michael DePasquale continues.

City Life

Dear Wawa: Here’s How You Can Be Better

Twelve steps to self-improvement.

City Life

31 Fun Facts Every Wawa Nerd Should Know

Vital — and some completely meaningless — facts and figures about Philly’s favorite convenience store.

City Life

People Are Still Sending Us Amazing Wawa Theme Song Videos

And yet, no one has submitted their take on “Go, Shorti, it’s your birthday…”

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City Life

Marines Testify About the “Antifa Mob” They Say Attacked Them in Philly

“I could have died that day,” one of the Marines told the court on Thursday morning.

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Foobooz

South Philly Chef’s Claims of Anthony Bourdain Partnership Implode

The strange tale — and we do mean tale — of self-proclaimed “celebrity chef” Michael DePasquale, who also says he was a United States Marine.

City Life

What It’s Like to Work at Wawa, According to an Anonymous Employee

The longtime Wawa worker tells us about bloody in-store fights, idiotic customers, and the one sandwich you should never, ever order.

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City Life

We Asked Philly Musicians and Comedians to Write Wawa New Theme Songs

Here is their best work. Naturally, a parody of “Eye of the Tiger” could not be avoided.

City Life

Here’s All of Our Wawa Week Coverage in One Place

From a staunch defense of the meatball sandwiches to some incredibly fun new Wawa theme songs written by Philadelphians.

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Foobooz

Marijuana Enthusiast N.A. Poe’s Fishtown Restaurant Is Finally Here

Poe’s Sandwich Joint debuts on Thursday. We’ve got all the details.

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City Life

Fired UArts Prof Claims a Kiss at a Public Event Led to His Termination

In a just-filed lawsuit, photographer Harris Fogel says it was just a collegial greeting between friends. The school says otherwise.