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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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a storefront of David's Bridal, the Conshohocken-based wedding gown retailer that just declared bankruptcy for the second time
City Life

Philly Today: David’s Bridal Declares Bankruptcy — Again

Mass layoffs. Massive debt. Plus, 70 dogs in Philadelphia need your help. Now.

Be Well Philly

The 19 Best Camping (and Glamping) Adventures to Take From Philly

Our woodsy, watery guide to camping and glamping will help you get away from it all. 

the 1500 block of Christian Street in South Philadelphia, where an Airbnb nightmare has been playing out since 2000.
City Life

Philly Today: An Airbnb Nightmare in South Philly

What do you do when your Airbnb guest refuses to leave… for months? Plus, reader mail!

somebody tried to, uh, pay tribute to joe biden, seen here in Philadelphia in March, with a Pennsylvania vanity license plate
City Life

Philly Today: No, You Cannot Have “FUBIDEN” as Your PA Vanity Plate

A look through the annals of rejected plates. Plus, hot dog fight at Phillies game leads to fan ejections.

a cheesesteak at Dalessandro's, home of the best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's best cheesesteak contest
City Life

Bon Appétit Thinks It’s Found the 8 Best Cheesesteaks In Philadelphia

And this is one of them. Plus, Jeff Brown pulls a Donald Trump.

City Life

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Big Mayoral Debate

It’s the one and only televised debate in the Philadelphia mayor’s race.

helen gym, a candidate for mayor of philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: Republicans Are Switching Parties to Vote Against Helen Gym

Plus, Jeff Brown has a problem and Center City is, apparently, “remarkably safe.” So y’all can come on back!

This South Philly carnival has banned unaccompanied minors.
City Life

Philly Today: South Philly Carnival Bans Unaccompanied Minors

Plus, a battle over Lunchables in Philly schools.

eagles owner jeffrey lurie, former sixers owner and current fanatics CEO michael rubin, and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts are among the richest people in the Philadelphia area, according to a new Forbes ranking
City Life

Philly Today: Just How Rich Are Philadelphia’s 8 Richest People?

The new Forbes list shows us the way. Plus, Center City gets a new Barnes & Noble.

philadelphia police on wednesday night after large groups of teams caused crime and mayhem in the city
City Life

Philly Today: What to Make of the City’s Week of Mayhem?

Plus, are you ready for the city’s first municipal public restroom? I’m not.

Someone has been distributing antisemitic propaganda on Septa's Market-Frankford Line.
City Life

Philly Today: There’s a Disturbing Trend of Antisemitism Across the City

The latest incident occurred on Septa. Plus, why Krasner says he needs a $7 million boost.

jazz fest
Things to Do

One of Philly’s Best Music Festivals Returns

You can thank a scrappy trombone player.

a few years before the donald trump arrest, one person made it very clear how Philadelphia feels about Donald Trump
City Life

Philly Today: My Favorite Philly Mag Donald Trump Stories

From the wild Wildwood rally to the 13-year-old Trump enthusiast from Old City.

obituary
City Life

Delco Funeral Home’s New A.I. Feature Just Wrote My Obituary in Mere Minutes

It even invoked some Helen Keller and penned a poem in my honor.

joe biden outside of parc in philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: Biden Brunches at Parc, Lin-Manuel Miranda Gushes Over Fat Ham

Plus, Rebecca Rhynhart picks up yet another big endorsement.