Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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Bill Murray and his friend Katrina Duva, who just so happens to be one of the operators at Bob & Barbara's, inside Bob & Barbara's on Monday
Foobooz

Yes, That Was Bill Murray Bartending at Bob & Barbara’s

You haven’t had a Special until you’ve had one served to you by Bill Murray.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during an announcement about 76 Place. That's the proposed new Sixers arena in Philadelphia (image via City of Philadelphia)
City Life

Philly Today: Mayor Parker Proves She Just Doesn’t Get It When It Comes to Chinatown

Plus, the Gayborhood comes out against the Sixers arena, too.

The scene on South Street in Philadelphia after a mass shooting in 2022, back when the Philadelphia homicide rate was soaring
City Life

Philly Today: Philadelphia Homicides on Pace for Historic Low. No, Really!

The news Steve Keeley won’t tell you.

Philadelphia dive bar Bob & Barbara's and its streetery, which the city is now forcing Bob & Barbara's to remove even though the city approved the streetery
Foobooz

Inside Bob & Barbara’s Streetery Nightmare

The iconic Philly dive bar learns that you really can’t fight City Hall.

The City of Philadelphia will now pick up your bulk trash items like that old refrigerator that's been sitting in your basement
City Life

Philly Today: Here’s How to Get the City to Pick Up Your Big Trash

Make an appointment under a new program. Plus, the return of SEPTA parking fees.

Actor David Boreanaz, whose dad is veteran Philadelphia television broadcaster Dave Roberts, in a promotional image from his TV show Seal Team
City Life

David Boreanaz Talks His Philly-Famous Dad and Philly Sports

The actor son of longtime Action News personality Dave Roberts just embarked on the final season of his military TV series, SEAL Team.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during her announcement on the new Sixers arena
City Life

No, You Can’t Recall Philadelphia’s Mayor Over Her Sixers Arena Deal

And answers to other burning questions in the wake of her controversial announcement.

A plane taking off from Philadelphia International Airport, which was just ranked as the worst airport in the country by J.D. Power
City Life

Philly Today: Why Our Airport Was Just Ranked Worst in the Country

We’re bested by miserable Chicago-Midway and freaking LaGuardia

White Supremacist Jared Taylor, who is on the schedule to talk to one of Amy Wax's classes at the University of Pennsylvania
City Life

Philly Today: Meet the White Supremacist Headed to the University of Pennsylvania

Yes, insufferable Amy Wax is involved. But, hey, the Phillies post-season lottery has opened!

Phillies player Bryce Harper, whose name just came up in a lawsuit filed against the DraftKings betting app
City Life

Philly Today: Federal Lawsuit Claims DraftKings Betting App Illegally Uses Bryce Harper’s Image

The suit, filed in Philadelphia’s federal court, also names Bet365 and alleges that other MLB player images are being used illegally as well.

Villanova University, site of a 2022 sexual assault that former Villanova student Elijah Katzenell has pleaded guilty to (photo by Victor Fiorillo)
City Life

Former Villanova Student Pleads Guilty to Dorm Room Sexual Assault

Elijah Katzenell sexually assaulted a woman in his dorm room in 2022.

Upcoming I-76 closures could lead to major Philadelphia traffic headaches
City Life

Philly Today: Big I-76 Closures Are Coming

Plus, the return of mugginess followed by lots of rain.

Customers at Tattooed Mom, a Philadelphia bar that could benefit from the new happy hour laws in Pennsylvania
City Life

Philly Today: Cheers! Pennsylvania’s Silly Happy Hour Laws Change This Week

Plus, a local town scores big on new Travel & Leisure list.

6ABC meteorologists Cecily Tynan and Adam Joseph
City Life

Philly Today: About Adam Joseph’s Bizarre 9/11 Tweet

Plus, Berks County’s most famous childless cat lady endorses Kamala Harris.

City Life

Philly Today: Kamala Harris Releases Corny Philly-Centric Ads

There’s such a thing as trying too hard to pander to potential voters.