Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
City Life

Philly Today: Inquirer Sues Over Eagles Super Bowl Memorabilia

Plus, judge squashes Krasner’s cushy plans for leniency for billboard-famous lawyer.

City Life

A Controversy Brews in Philadelphia Surrounding Drag Musical Gay Mis

 

Did a “technical glitch” really cause the end of ticket sales to the show? Or was it transphobia? Drag queen Eric Jaffe wants answers.

City Life

Philly Today: ICE Debunks Conspiracy Theory About ICE Van Fire in Philadelphia

Plus, can the combo of a harpist and a rapper possibly be a good thing?

City Life

Philly Today: Cecily Tynan On the Epic Philly Blizzard of 2025 That Isn’t

Plus, the Philly singer from America’s Got Talent who is now… painting birds?!

City Life

Philly Today: SEPTA’s Impending Super Bowl Parade Nightmare

Plus, somebody buy this Drexel professor a beer.

City Life

Philly Today: Free SEPTA Rides for Super Bowl Parade, Courtesy of Kevin Hart’s Tequila

Tequila and deranged Eagles fans are just a perfect combination. Plus, the end of an era for a Stephen Starr restaurant.

City Life

Philly Today: Mayor Laughably Tells Restaurants to Relax About Super Bowl Parade

Restaurateurs are concerned about the parade date coinciding with Valentine’s Day. But the mayor says there’s nothing to see here.

Clockwise from top left: Eagles fans light fires in the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles won; Tom Brady at the Super Bowl; Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl; and Kendrick Lamar performing at halftime (photos via Getty Images)
City Life

Philly Today: The Most (and Least) Boring Super Bowl Things, Ranked

Plus, the Daily News will cost you $6.95 — yes, $6.95 — today.

City Life

Philly’s New Hell’s Kitchen Winner Kyle Timpson Says Pat’s and Geno’s Are Trash

An interview with the North Philly chef, who just won the show.

City Life

Philly Today: School District Official Bans Teachers From Wearing Eagles Gear

Plus, a masterful anti-Chiefs prank in Kansas City.

City Life

Billboard-Famous Main Line Lawyer May Get Probation in Center City Shooting Case

DA Larry Krasner originally charged Leonard Hill with aggravated assault. But now, he’s showing new levels of leniency.

City Life

Why Are Eagles Fans So Crazy? A Penn State Doctor Explains

“The fanship in each community definitely thinks that their community has the most intense fans,” says Conshohocken’s Liselle Milazzo. “But fans of teams like the Eagles and the Bills tend to take things to more of an extreme.”

Fox 29 morning show co-hosts Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick in and around New Orleans in advance of this Sunday's Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
City Life

Philly Today: Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick Are Having Way Too Much Fun Covering the Super Bowl

Plus, a new TV show set in Philadelphia.

Temple University student Aidan Steigelmann, who is accused of impersonating an ICE agent in Philadelphia, and another suspect sought in the case
City Life

Philly Today: We May Have New Candidates for Biggest Losers of 2025

Plus, a new hotel for South Philly.

Philadelphia Eagles fans at Chickie's & Pete's, where owner Pete Ciarrocchi says he's been very careful not to violate any laws with his Super Bowl (aka Big Game) party. Some bars aren't so careful. (Photo courtesy Chickie's & Pete's)
Foobooz

Why Your Favorite Bar’s Super Bowl Party Might Be Illegal

You can thank the NFL and the PLCB.