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Victor Fiorillo

Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine

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Life & Style

Weekending in Hot Springs, Arkansas

This national park on the solar eclipse’s path of totality also offers natural wonders down below.

Frank Olivieri — the current owner of Pat’s Steaks in Philadelphia — standing on a roof at the cheesesteak shop in 1982. (Photo courtesy Frank Olivieri/Pat's Steaks)
Foobooz

The Oral History of the Cheesesteak

Everything you need to know about the sandwich we can’t live wit’out.

What the South Philadelphia Sports Complex could eventually look like if Comcast Spectacor and the Phillies get their way
City Life

Philly Today: Phillies Give Huge Boost to Sports Complex

Plus, using a tow truck to steal cars is actually a pretty good idea.

pickleball courts like this one are causing some problems in Lower Merion
City Life

Philly Today: The Noisy Scourge of Pickleball Hits the Main Line

Plus, Philly loses a longtime independent music venue.

City Life

A Member of the Phillies Hot Pants Patrol at Veterans Stadium Tells All

“It was an incredibly sexist thing, but it worked for me,” recalls Arlene Nisson Lassin.

City Life

20 Years After the Vet: A Remembrance of Philly’s Storied Stadium

We loved it! We hated it! And we tore it down 20 years ago this month.

Michael Jackson, the subject of a musical presented by the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, during his trial on sexual abuse allegations
City Life

Philly Today: The Kimmel Center Has a Michael Jackson Problem

“It’s awful that the Kimmel decided to put this musical on,” says one local victims rights’ advocate.

Kevin Spacey, who just had the Philadelphia Film Society cancel a screening of his new movie Peter Five Eight, in a 2023 photo
City Life

Philly Today: Kevin Spacey Not Welcome Here, It Turns Out

So much for his big movie premiere. Plus, the return of Jerry Blavat’s Memories in Margate.

Suspects in Valley Forge Casino heist
City Life

Philly Today: Bozo Gunmen Attempt Worst Casino Heist Ever

Plus, why you should never say “Happy St. Patty’s Day.”

Foobooz

Philly’s Favorite Irishman Offers Some St. Patrick’s Day Advice

Mononymous bar owner Fergie has some things on his mind.

Philadelphia journalist and activist josh kruger, who was murdered at his Point Breeze home in 2023
City Life

Philly Today: Guilty Plea Expected in Josh Kruger Murder

Plus, all four suspects in last week’s bus stop shooting now in custody.

City Life

Why More Musicians Should Be Like Philly Rapper Tierra Whack

The groundbreaking performer returns after too long a wait.

Former Harriton High School English teacher Jeremy Schobel, who has was arrested on child porn charges
City Life

Philly Today: Main Line Teacher Posed as Teen Online to Lure Girls

Including at least one student at his school. Plus, PennDot finally fixing potholes.

The University of Pennsylvania, which is accused of McCarthyism in a new lawsuit centered on Penn's handling of antisemitism accusations
City Life

Philly Today: Penn Accused of McCarthyism in New Lawsuit

Plus, one of the biggest Oscars winners was actually our own Comcast.

Philadelphia chef George Sabatino, who just replaced Elijah Milligan at Delco hot spot Rosemary in Ridley (photo courtesy Rosemary/Cheryl Betances Photography)
Foobooz

After Just Months, George Sabatino Takes Over at Delco’s Rosemary

The extensively résuméd (and tattooed) kitchen talent replaces Elijah Milligan at the Ridley hot spot.