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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks and Grace Kelly all made memorable moments in Philadelphia Oscars history (photos via Getty Images)
City Life

Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History

Lots of tears. Some dazzling elegance. And one huge scandal.

Senator Bob Casey, who pulled his support for William Way Community Center after word of their sex parties got out
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Philly Today: Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties

Who would have thunk it? Plus, why there’s no body cam footage of that viral state trooper incident.

City Life

Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.

John Bolaris in 2023
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Philly Today: Classy John Bolaris Claims a Return to TV While Trashing Ex-Girlfriend

Sometimes, people should stay off social media. And speaking of social media antics, Meatball is back!

Jason Kelce, who just retired from the Eagles, will likely have a long career in football broadcasting on TV
City Life

What Should Jason Kelce Do Next? Our Scientific Predictions

We see ourselves drinking beers and shots at Kelce’s Downashore this summer.

John DeBella, who settled a scathing sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him at WMGK, just popped up on WHYY, of all places.
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Philly Today: What’s Accused Sexual Harasser John DeBella Doing at WHYY?

One WHYY staffer suggests he belongs at Barstool Sports — not at the home of Fresh Air.

A video showing a Pennsylvania State Trooper and Darius McLean during an incident on Saturday while McClean's husband, Philadelphia official Celena Morrison, captures the footage
City Life

Philly Today: About that Video that Has Everyone Talking…

Plus, what we know about the Delco-shot follow-up to Mare of Easttown.

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South Philly Restaurant Saves Dollar Dog Nights After Phillies Cancel Promo

Here’s where you can get $1 hot dogs when the Phillies are playing at home.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who just appointed a Kensington drug czar
City Life

Philly Today: Cherelle Parker Says You All Need to Go Back to the Office. Now.

Plus, the unfortunate return of Terrence Howard. The end of Verizon Hall.

The lobby of a hotel that's part of a plan at the Xfinity sports complex in South Philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: Big Changes Planned at South Philly Sports Complex

The owner reportedly has a $2.5 billion plan in the works. Plus: Is that 64 degrees we see in the forecast?

Girl Scout cookies on display at a Girl Scout cookie sale like the one at the Suburban Square shopping center in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
City Life

Philly Today: Suburban Square Calls Cops on Girl Scouts Selling Cookies

Only on the Main Line does a dad request police body-cam footage from a Girl Scout cookie incident.

City Life

Philly Today: Let Us Now Consider This Rare Food-Poisoning Lawsuit From Delco

Plus, SEPTA slowly enters the 21st Century.

Nikki Haley's son Nalin Haley at a Nikki Haley campaign event in February 2024
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Philly Today: Meet Nikki Haley’s Insult-Hurling Villanova Son

Nikki Haley steers clear of name-calling. Her Main Line son? Not so much.

Delco's Mark Perrotta after his July 2023 DUI arrest
City Life

Philly Today: How does somebody get 12 DUIs in Pennsylvania?

Delco’s Mark Perrotta shows us the way. Plus: the $11,000 (and counting!) Lego piece.

A promotional image for Visit Philadelphia's new "best of" awards: The Liberty Bells.
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Philly Today: With New Liberty Bells Awards, Philly Is Officially “Best Of” Crazy

Plus, who got $1 million from the Cherelle Parker campaign?