Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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City Life

Tom Corbett’s Crusade: Conquering the Big Lie

Can the most recent Republican to serve as Pennsylvania governor convince millions of Americans that our elections aren’t rigged?

John Bolaris and the "crowd" at the Trump Train Rise for Liberty Rally in Harrisburg (photo by Paul Weaver)
City Life

Philly Today: John Bolaris Speaks at Basically Empty Trump Rally

And he was the most famous person there.

Outside of Philadelphia on the Main Line, the Jewish deli Hymie's finds itself in the middle of controversy after allowing a pro-Donald Trump ad to be filmed there.
Foobooz

When Your Favorite Restaurant Gets Political

From Hymie’s on the Main Line to an old school sandwich shop in Norristown, some eateries are wading into the previously uncharted waters of Election 2024.

City Life

Dozens of New Red Light Cameras May Be Coming to Philadelphia

We’ve mapped all the proposed locations. It’s fair to say there’s probably a camera coming to a neighborhood near you.

City Life

This New Art Exhibit Shows Us That a Chair Isn’t Always Just a Chair

The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford just unveiled a retrospective of the late Philly-area artist Wharton Esherick.

A promotional image from the Broadway musical Hamilton at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, which just announced a ticket lottery
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Here’s How to Get $10 Hamilton Tickets in Philly

You just need patience and a little luck.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Vice President Kamala Harris
City Life

Philly Today: Is Kamala Dissing Cherelle?

Plus, the Inquirer fails to disclose a vital detail in its new top restaurants list.

Donald Trump at his bizarre rally in Oaks, Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia on Monday night
City Life

Philly Today: Donald Trump Should Probably Just Stay Out of Pennsylvania at This Point

His Commonwealth luck may have officially run out.

Surveillance images released by the Philadelphia Police Department of suspects from the SS United States burglary
City Life

Philly Today: IKEA Boat Burglary Suspects Make for Excellent Video

Plus, either the heat or Donald Trump’s charisma led to fainting at Montco rally.

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City Life

Philly Today: Here’s How to Get a Free Tree this Month

Plus, the city gets $17 million for electric school buses.

City Life

Philly Today: SEPTA’s City Hall Station Is Even Dirtier Than You Think

Plus, Cecily Tynan points out that if Democrats were able to control hurricanes, they’d likely send them to Mar-a-Lago. Solid logic.

Philadelphia Judge Mark Cohen and a thumbs-down symbol inspired by Facebook
City Life

Philly Judge In Big Trouble for Facebook Posts

This isn’t the Honorable Mark Cohen’s first tryst with controversy.

6ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan and United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has been promoting weather conspiracy theories after Hurricane Helene and ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting the U.S.
City Life

Philly Today: Cecily Tynan Smacks Down Marjorie Taylor Greene

Plus: The Wing Bowl documentary you didn’t know you needed.

City Life

The Philly Mag Interview: Abbott Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph

Philly’s favorite (fictional) schoolteacher tells all ahead of the hit sitcom’s fourth season debut.

Inside the bus that will take you from the Wilmington airport to Philadelphia International Airport
City Life

Philly Today: A Brand-New Service for Those of You Who Really Hate Philly’s Airport

Plus, a major SEPTA fare hike looms.