Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
City Life

Q&A: Sue Serio Talks Blown Forecasts, Snow-Day Prospects, and Delco Dining

The Fox 29 meteorologist just celebrated 25 years at the station.

a photo of meek mill and Megan Thee Stallion with former Sixers owner and current Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, who is divesting in NFTs
City Life

Philly Today: Main Line Billionaire Michael Rubin Realizes NFTs Are a Load of Crap

Plus: Josh Shapiro taps Al Schmidt for PA secretary of state.

a photo of john fetterman, gisele fetterman and kamala harris at john fetterman's swearing in ceremony
City Life

Philly Today: Naturally, Gisele Wears Thrifted Dress to John’s Swearing In With Kamala

And she carried a purse from Center City resale shop Buffalo Exchange. Plus: Michael Nutter for mayor?

people drinking fireball whiskey, which is consumed in very large quantities in pennsylvania
City Life

Philly Today: Pennsylvania Has Truly Terrible Taste In Liquor

A recently-released PLCB report reveals all. Plus, many Philly streeteries might be forced to go bye-bye next week.

City Life

Philly Today: Familiar Faces Emerge Behind the Mummers Broadcast Booth

Plus, is that 64 degrees I see in the forecast?!

gloria allred, quinta brunson, ryan long, brittany lynn, patty jackson, and yannick nezet seguin were among my favorite Philly Mag interviews of 2022
City Life

My 20 Best Philly Mag Interviews of 2022

A TV star (right before she was). Two mayoral candidates (before they were). A beloved radio personality. A true Philly drag diva. A Jeopardy! champ. A guy named Yannick. The list goes on.

a sign at a previous starbucks strike
City Life

Philly Today: Three Philadelphia Starbucks Go On Strike

Plus, robots take over driving duties at the Navy Yard. And South Philadelphia has another 40-day chicken man.

former daily news and inquirer writer stu bykofsky, who just won his defamation lawsuit against the philadelphia inquirer and architecture critic inga saffron
City Life

Philly Today: Stu Bykofsky Wins Just $46,000 in Inquirer, Inga Saffron Defamation Lawsuit

Not exactly the windfall some had imagined. Plus, Philly schools to mask up after the holiday break. And the Eagles Christmas album is exactly how a charity drive should be done.

Luckiest Girl Alive author Jessica Knoll
City Life

From the Main Line to Hollywood, a Q&A with Luckiest Girl Alive’s Jessica Knoll

The Shipley-educated author talks the recent Netflix film adaptation and the sexual trauma that inspired her best-selling novel.

philadelphia eagles players holding copies of the eagles christmas album, a philly special christmas
City Life

Philly Today: It’s a Miracle. You Can Still Get the Eagles Christmas Album.

Plus: Philly Pops drama. Temple prez to move from Chestnut Hill to North Philly amid criticism. And one local school district says it may have to go virtual

a temple university police officer looks out for crime on the temple campus
City Life

Philly Today: Temple Students Call Out School Leaders Over Campus Safety

Plus, Thursday looks like a good day to work from home, and Abbott Elementary scores big with Golden Globe nominations.

christian bale with john fetterman, gisele fetterman, and director scott cooper
City Life

Philly Today: OK, This Photo of John and Gisele Definitely Needs to Be Explained

Plus, WHYY’s new podcast about the Rocky statue. And a new reason to boo Bill Clinton.

Life & Style

23 Things to Do in the Poconos in the Winter

Outdoor adventure, cozy accommodations, endless antiquing, bustling breweries and more.

The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas album, A Very Philly Christmas, which sold out in about two minutes.
City Life

Philly Today: Eagles Christmas Album Sells Out in Two Minutes on Friday Morning

Plus, you know about the Boy in the Box. But what about the Girl in the Box?

billy joel and stevie nicks, who have announced a Philadelphia concert
City Life

Philly Today: Billy Joel to Play the Linc — with Stevie Nicks — in June

Plus, about that U.S. mail that never showed up …