Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

@phillyvictor
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Things to Do

The 5 Best Philly Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Break out the earbuds for these shows worthy of your morning commute.

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City Life

This Lower Merion High School Senior Is All About Women in Jazz

Olivia Hughart launches Philly’s first-ever Key of She Jazz conference next week.

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Foobooz

Meet the Philly-Area Inventor of the Now-Famous Pickle Sandwich

“I am so exhausted,” says Katherine Cohen following a week of viral success for her bread-free creation.

City Life

Good Lord: The Ronnie James Dio Hologram is Coming to Town for a Concert

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City Life

Asian Urban Outfitters Exec: Millennial Staffers Called Me “Mr. Miyagi”

Northern Liberties resident Paul Ngai, who was fired by the Philly-based retail conglomerate at age 69, has sued for ethnic- and age-related discrimination.

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City Life

Your Dogs and Cats Can Now Listen to Yannick’s Epic Playlist for Pets

34 hours of classical music, curated by the maestro especially for your furry friends.

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City Life

Manayunk Inexplicably Makes USA Today’s “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” List

This is a problem for a few reasons, though we’re not gonna argue too much with USA Today’s other local picks: Doylestown and Media.

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Business

I Love My Job: Longtime Phillies Announcer Dan Baker

He’s been behind the mic since 1972 (!!!) making him the longest-tenured public address announcer in all of baseball.

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City Life

Lower Merion Cop Says Male Officers Sexted Her and Tracked Her Via GPS

In a just-filed federal lawsuit, Sgt. Jo Anne Pepitone says there is “rampant sexual harassment” inside the Lower Merion Police Department.

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City Life

A Philly Photographer’s Wrenching Images of the Migrant Caravan in Mexico

“Do I have the answer — no,” says Drexel grad Ada Trillo, whose exhibit opens Friday at the University of the Arts. “But I am bringing awareness through art. That’s what I know how to do.”

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Foobooz

Dear Bryce Harper: You Need to Start Instagramming Food in Philly

Home runs are great. Your hair is beautiful. The cleats and t-shirt were cool and all. But what Philly really wants are pictures of what you’re eating.

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Foobooz

PJ Clarke’s Owner on John’s Roast Pork, $1,000 Dinners, and Shucking Oysters

Norristown native Phil Scotti opened his eighth PJ Clarke’s in the Curtis Center last September.

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City Life

Rapper Tech 9 Was Facing Child Porn Charges Before His Death

The legendary Philly battle rapper was due in court to be arraigned on March 25th — the day after he died.

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City Life

Boycotting Chick-fil-A? Here Are 243 Other Companies You Might Want to Avoid

Some prominent Philly companies — as well as familiar national brands like Armani, H&M, Kate Spade, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Outback Steakhouse — don’t get high LGBTQ marks in a just-released report.

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Things to Do

The 22 Best Things to Do Around Philly in April

From a Marvel superheroes exhibit to “An Evening With the Clintons.”