Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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 …

Abbott Elementary creator and star -- and Philadelphia native -- Quinta Brunson on the cover of Cosmopolitan's December issue
City Life

Philly Today: Quinta Lands Cosmo Cover, Police Milk Boy in the Box Suspense

Plus, can we just excommunicate Bill Cosby once and for all?

City Life

Meet Eliza Hardy Jones, Vocal Coach for the Eagles Christmas Album

An interview with the West Philly woman hired to make the Eagles players sound amazing on A Philly Special Christmas.

a mock-up of a $4,200 Philadelphia Eagles Christmas album, a Philly Special Christmas
City Life

Philly Today: The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album Is Officially the Hardest Gift to Find

But before you go spending a laughable $4,200 on eBay (seriously?!), read this.

pole climber sean hagan during Phillies celebration on Broad Street
City Life

Philly Today: Phillies Pole Climber Scores Major Win In Court On, Er, Trumped-Up Charges

Plus, the feds nab fugitive-restaurateur Matt Swartz in West Virginia, will haul his ass back to Philly.

mages from behind-the-scenes at the recording of the new Eagles Christmas Album, A Philly Special Christmas
City Life

Philly Today: All I Want for Christmas Is the New Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album

Seeing Jason Kelce lose it when Jordan Mailata chimes in on “White Christmas” will cure what ails ya.

helen gym and derek green
City Life

Philly Today: The Race for Mayor Officially Just Got Nasty

Plus, Quinta Brunson wins a major award and police identify the “Boy in the Box” after more than 60 years.

Taylor Swift
City Life

Philly Today: Eat Chocolate, Win Free Taylor Swift Tickets? Works for Us.

Plus, Philly loves cats more than other cities love cats. And who the hell would vandalize a Christmas tree? The nerve of some people.

helen gym, who just resigned
City Life

Philly Today: Helen Gym Just Resigned

Plus, RIP Milton Street, a truly, uh, unique Philly character.

m night shyamalan
City Life

Philly Today: M. Night Shyamalan Somehow Gets $5 Million Tax Credit All to Himself

Plus, WaPo weighs in on the Krasner mess, Africatown gets $9 million, and, oh yes, did I hear something about the Eagles winning?

City Life

Booze-and-Branding Guru Steven Grasse on His Just-Released Book and Whiskey

The irreverent marketing pro talks Brand Mysticism — and throws some shade at Wawa.