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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
https://www.facebook.com/VictorKnowsPhilly/
South Philadelphia drone pilot Michael DiCiurcio, as seen in one of his many drone videos (image via court exhibit)
City Life

Philly Today: Feds Crack Down on Rogue South Philly Drone Pilot

Plus, Philly is planning “the most epic Rocky celebration of all time.”

City Life

Philly Today: Democrat Kevin Boyle Caught on Video in Tirade at Local Bar

Plus, PATCO’s “ghost station” to reopen in mere months.

Things to Do

The Philly Winter Survival Guide: How to Stay Busy Till Spring

Your handbook on fun ways to survive — and thrive — during the coldest time of the year

Philadelphia police say the man wearing the motorcycle helmet in the wild viral motorcycle video from Sunday night is 26-year-old Cody Heron
City Life

Philly Today: Wild Biker Cody Heron Pleads Guilty in Infamous Road Rage Case

His lawyer hopes a boot camp program could have him out by early 2025.

The Free Library of Philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: Mayor’s Office Learns Not to Mess with Librarians

Plus, the weirdest news you’ll hear all week. (We hope.)

Foobooz

Michael Schulson Is Opening Two New Restaurants in Atlantic City

Philadelphia restaurateur Michael Schulson closed Izakaya at the Borgata in January. Now he’s heading to Ocean Casino Resort with two places.

Philadelphia school Cedar Grove Christian Academy, which the NAACP has told to remove its ban on "big Afros" and dreads
City Life

Philly Today: NAACP Tells City School to End Ban on “Big Afros”

Plus, Rochelle Bilal campaign goes all conspiracy-theory on the Inquirer.

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
City Life

Philly Today: A Bizarre Rochelle Bilal Mystery Emerges

Plus, why Philly might go nuts on July 4, 2026.

Legislators just banned buskers like this juggler from most of the Ocean City Boardwalk in New Jersey
City Life

Philly Today: Ocean City Is About to Get Even Less Fun

Plus, who keeps $100,000 sitting around in their house? In Delco?!

City Life

Meet the Philly Super-Musician Up for Two Grammys on Sunday

Adam Blackstone, who performs at the Super Bowl just one week after going to the Grammys, talks working with Rihanna and eating lobster rolls in Rittenhouse.

6ABC's Payton Domschke, Philadelphia's newest meteorologist
City Life

Philly Today: There’s a New Weather Woman in Town

Plus: A reminder to behave on airplanes. Or at least keep your pants on.

Kensington bar Say No More, which has cut ties with owner Alexander Asplundh-Smith after his arrest last week
Foobooz

Kensington Bar Says It’s Cutting Ties With Owner After He’s Charged With Attacking Girlfriend

Police arrested Alexander Asplundh-Smith — yes, those Asplundhs — early last Monday morning.

a feral cat like one that a Philadelphia-area animal shelter will neuter after naming it after your ex-boyfriend in their Valentine's Day promotion
City Life

Philly Today: Local Animal Shelter Will Name a Feral Cat After Your Ex-Boyfriend — Then Neuter Him

Plus, the Grammy-nominated Philly artist you’ve never heard of.

Madonna at Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday night for her Celebration Tour
City Life

After Lots and Lots of Waiting, Madonna Finally Takes the Stage in Philadelphia

There were tears. There were complaints about tardiness. And there were many, many Madonna hits.

City Life

From Woody’s to RuPaul: Sapphira Cristál’s Glorious Journey

After 11 — yes, 11 — auditions, one Philly drag queen has achieved her dream of becoming a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race. But she’s not done dreaming.