Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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Things to Do

The Philly Theater Stars You Can’t Miss This Season

Five actors stealing the spotlight on local stages.

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Things to Do

“Hamilton” In Philly: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

From parking and dining options to security, seat comfort (yes, seat comfort!) and ticket availability.

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Foobooz

A Comcast Exec Left This Philly Bartender a $1,000 Tip on a $47 Check

“Lisa is one of those folks I’ve come across in my life that have such a positive attitude,” says the customer, who asked to remain anonymous. “And this just felt right.”

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Foobooz

Zama Hit With Two Lawsuits Over Sexual Harassment Claims

A former server at the Rittenhouse Square spot claims that sushi chefs regularly drew penises on her order slips and one cook sabotaged her customers’ dishes when she rejected his advances.

City Life

7-Year-Old Girl Was Viciously Bullied and “Slut-Shamed” at This Philly School, Says Her Mom

Nakita Sibert-Mosley has filed a lawsuit against the Philadelphia School District on behalf of her daughter.

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City Life

Vai Sikahema on Punching Goalposts, the NFL Catch Rule, and the Story Behind His Name

The NBC 10 anchor and former Eagle talks sports, island-hopping, and religion.

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City Life

Philly Launches “Unsolved Murders” Website to Help Police Solve Thousands of Open Homicides

“I hope this website will help locate who did this and bring them to justice,” says the mother of one victim.

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Foobooz

Fergie Is Out at Monk’s, Will Take Over Oh! Shea’s on Sansom Street

“It’s all very exciting,” says Fergie, who is otherwise close-lipped about the whole thing.

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City Life

Retaliation, Unwanted Groping, and “Stolen” Breast Milk: The Philly Police Lawsuit, Broken Down

The most serious allegations in the lawsuit against the Philadelphia Police Department that led to the downfall of commissioner Richard Ross.

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City Life

Catholic Priest Accused of Spending Church Money on a Beach House and Boyfriends

Joseph McLoone, formerly of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downingtown, allegedly stole close to $100,000.

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City Life

Here’s How to Get $10 Tickets to “Hamilton” in Philly

All you need is a little bit of luck. Well, and ten dollars.

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City Life

It Happened Last Night: Aerosmith Played for 3,000 People in Atlantic City

Some of whom paid $1,850 to be there.

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City Life

Tina Fey Came to Philly Last Night and Proved Just How Philly She Is

“I go to Pica’s, I hit Wawa, I murder some Tastykakes,” Fey said when asked what her first stops are when she comes here.

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Foobooz

The Namesake of Tom’s Dim Sum Slapped With Lawsuit Over the Name of His Newest Restaurant

Tom Guo, formerly of Tom’s Dim Sum in Chinatown and Media, left and opened Tom’s Dim Sum Mania … two doors down from the Media spot.

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City Life

The Iconic Tower Theater Spire Will Be Gone by the End of the Week

According the mayor of Upper Darby, it is structurally unsound and poses a hazard to public safety.