Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
City Life

Philly Today: Philadelphia on Track for Fewest Homicides Since 1966

And yet, Governor Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump’s troops.

City Life

Philly Today: Eagles-Cowboys Ticket Prices Are Dropping

But some are still astronomically high.

City Life

Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Gets Late-Night Talk Show of His Own

Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?!

City Life

Philly Today: Drexel Plummets Miserably in New “Best Colleges In America” List

And the University of Pennsylvania falls out of the top ten.

City Life

Philly Today: City Threatens to Shut Down Center City Nightclub Vinyl

Meanwhile, the IRS has filed a $352,000 lien against Rouge.

City Life

Philly Today: Netflix House King of Prussia Gets an Opening Date

Plus, another fake emergency report at Villanova.

City Life

The Head of Philly Schools Talks Safety, Staffing Shortages and Cell Phone Bans

Three years after moving from North Carolina to Philadelphia to helm the city’s schools, Tony Watlington faces immense challenges — but with optimism.

City Life

Philly Today: SEPTA Chaos Finally Arrives This Weekend

Here’s what you need to know.

Foobooz

Prominent Potential Buyers Line Up for McGlinchey’s

“We wouldn’t dream of changing a thing,” says one.

City Life

Philly Today: South Street Pawnshop Owner Pleads Guilty in Massive Stolen Goods Scheme

We’re talking more than $20 million massive.

City Life

Philly Today: Transgender Runner Slaps Swarthmore College With Federal Lawsuit

She’s also suing the NCAA. Plus, Haverford woman scammed out of $800,000.

City Life

Philly Today: Philadelphia Honors JD Vance With His Own Mural

Plus, a rapper seems to think shooting a Philly cop with a toy pellet gun is a good idea.

Foobooz

McGlinchey’s Employees Say the Bar Is Closing Forever (Updated)

The legendary and legendarily smoky Philadelphia dive bar’s last day is Friday.

Foobooz

Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook Talk Success, Failure, and How to Get a Table at Zahav

Plus, the South Philly restaurant they eat at all the time.

City Life

Philly Today: The Return of the Rizzo Statue

Maybe they’ll finally open a Frank Rizzo museum.