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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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One of the South Street trash cans on the removal list
City Life

Philly Today: South Street Is About to Get Even Trashier

A neighborhood org is removing 34 trash cans from the area without a replacement plan. Here’s why. Plus, a shakeup at the Inquirer.

Al Schmidt, who says he can't keep Donald Trump off the 2024 Pennsylvania ballot, in 2020 as Trump supporters came to Philadelphia in protest
City Life

Philly Today: Al Schmidt Won’t Remove Trump From Pennsylvania Ballot

Plus, mandatory masking returns to the Main Line amid health concerns.

Stand-up comedian Jad Sleiman, whom WHYY fired as a producer of the Pulse after some WHYY executives got wind of his stand-up comedy videos
City Life

WHYY Ordered to Give Fired Comedian His Job Back

The broadcaster terminated the former Pulse producer after his “offensive” online comedy videos came to light.

Some participants in the 2024 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
City Life

Philly Today: The Mummers Came and Not Without Controversy

Plus, is that actual snow we see in the forecast?!

City Life

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner Dislikes Phish As Much As You Do

The frontman and pianist talks music, South Philly, and being buds with Elton John.

Delco Steaks partner Steve Wilson and his sons playing a little football amid their Philadelphia Eagles Christmas decorations
City Life

Philly Today: Delco Dad Goes All Out With Eagles Christmas Decorations

And naturally, there’s a major cheesesteak connection. Plus, the feds just raided a South Street store.

a bicyclist in a bike lane in philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: City Gets $16 Million to Make Dangerous Streets Safer

Plus, tickets for tonight’s Mariah Carey concert are in the bargain bin.

City Life

Philly Today: President Biden Came to Town, Joined By Protesters

Plus, a formere Rothman surgeon wins $15 million in court.

Cherelle Parker will be the next mayor of Philadelphia, but these were among the people who won write-in votes.
City Life

Philly Today: The Surprising Write-In Votes for Mayor

Plus, Tommy Conwell wants to play your Christmas party for $499.

Foobooz

Avram Hornik Stops Charging “Employee Benefit Fee” at All Establishments

The change comes less than 24 hours after our report.

City Life

Anthony Gargano Is Done With Radio But Far From Done With Philly

An interview with the South Philly son.

Lola's Garden in Ardmore is one of the Avram Hornik/FCM Hospitality restaurants in the Philadelphia area charging a wellness fee
Foobooz

It Turns Out More Restaurants Are Charging a “Wellness Fee” Than We Thought

And not many of our readers are thrilled with the idea.

Behold: Danny & Coop's Cheesesteaks. The Danny being Danny DiGiampietro from Angelo's in South Philly. The Coop beeing Bradley Cooper.
City Life

Philly Today: Bradley Cooper and Danny From Angelo’s Are Making Cheesesteaks Together

We are witnessing the birth of Danny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks.

King of Prussia's Founding Farmers restaurant, which is charging customers a 5-percent wellness fee
Foobooz

Prepare to Pay a “Wellness” Fee at this KOP Restaurant

It’s about employee health. But it’s not all about employee health.

Philadelphia Jewish school Makom Community, which was targeted by vandals
City Life

Philly Today: Vandals Hit Philadelphia Jewish Center for Kids

Plus, the Macy’s stabbings make national news.