Home of Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia Magazine reporter, Martha Graham Cracker pianist, drinker of cheap beerhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3m25m6t6wmk2kWhen investigators asked longtime Catholic school teacher Richard Adamsky how many explicit images of young children he had downloaded, he allegedly replied, "Too many." via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/10/01/richard-adamsky-arrested-catholic/01 Oct 2025 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25m6t6wmk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3m22vbk5fes22About that Stephen Starr profile in the New York Times... Plus, another Wharton alum heads to prison... and the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life right now. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/30/stephen-starr-new-york-times/30 Sep 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22vbk5fes22https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lzykclmhls26Brooke Spence claims all sorts of horrible things were said to her by her male counterparts on the police force. Plus: $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at the Philadelphia Orchestra season opener. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/29/brooke-spence-lower-providence-police-lawsuit/29 Sep 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzykclmhls26https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lzqlzzlgj22sNot a Drag Queen: Montco official and day care center owner Nick Fountain has been charged in a child pornography case. He ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for two state offices and remains vice-chair of the Skippack Township Board of Supervisors. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/26/nick-fountain-arrest-skippack/26 Sep 2025 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzqlzzlgj22shttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lzo6mtjsbs2hThe upcoming Netflix true crime docuseries stars none other than Joey Merlino. Plus, Delco smells like, well, crap. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/25/philadelphia-mob-netflix-joey-merlino/25 Sep 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzo6mtjsbs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lzlv2dsqkk2dKamala Harris finally explains why she ditched Josh Shapiro for her VP choice. And it sounds like Shapiro doesn't much care. Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/24/josh-shapiro-kamala-harris-book/24 Sep 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzlv2dsqkk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lzgnk3lztk2dPhilly drag queen now delivering anti-Trump telegrams and Wawa hoagies -- dressed as a handmaiden, no less. Plus, a big fine for Big Dom, the reviews are in for Calder Gardens, and Shapiro on 'Meet the Press'. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/22/philadelphia-drag-queen-trump-wawa/22 Sep 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgnk3lztk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lz4kb6ib2c2iTwo years after the FBI raided the home of Philly attorney and judicial candidate Qawi Abdul-Rahman, a jury just convicted his teen son in a terrorism case. Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/18/philadelphia-terrorism-teen-qawi-lawyer/18 Sep 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4kb6ib2c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lyxpyw47bc2ySouth Philadelphia Italian restaurant Popi's cancels Brittany Lynn drag show due to politics. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/16/philadelphia-drag-show-popis-restaurant/16 Sep 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxpyw47bc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lyvb36td522yPennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, who serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco, didn't exactly mince words when he shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk in the days following the assassination. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-anthony-hardy-williams/15 Sep 2025 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyvb36td522yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lylbzcytd22eSad to share the news that Hannibal Collins -- son of veteran Philly journalist, WRTI DJ, and Pen & Pencil leader Bobbi Booker -- passed away suddenly the other day. Please give if you are able. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-legacy-of-hannibal-collins11 Sep 2025 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lylbzcytd22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lyl3nszess2aPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says his order to fly all U.S. and Commonwealth flags at half-staff is "a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk." via @phillymag.com #CharlieKirk https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-flags-half-staff/11 Sep 2025 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyl3nszess2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lyirt4cgik2wHere are all of the locations of the dozens of speed cameras that go live on Broad Street in Philadelphia on Monday. Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/10/philadelphia-speed-cameras-broad-street/10 Sep 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyirt4cgik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lyfz7fb2jc24Conspiracy theorists seem to believe that Philly Police are hiding hundreds of murdered bodies somewhere. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on "Phillies Karen" situation. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/09/philadelphia-murder-crime-homicides/09 Sep 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyfz7fb2jc24https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lydjwmdils2fFeds charge Philly chef with voting twice during the last presidential election. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/08/voter-fraud-voting-twice-philadelphia/08 Sep 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydjwmdils2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lxze7qotd227Fodor's just snubbed Wildwood and Ocean City (NJ) in favor of Atlantic City! via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/04/atlantic-city-boardwalk-best-fodors/04 Sep 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxze7qotd227https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lxxdjxxfws2vGovernor Josh Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump's troops even as Philadelphia's homicide count is on track to be its lowest since 1966. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/09/03/philadelphia-crime-homicides-trump-troops/03 Sep 2025 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxdjxxfws2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lxhslpzqgc24Congrats to longtime Fox 29 personality Mike Jerrick, who just landed a late-night talk show of his own. Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?! via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/28/mike-jerrick-talk-show-fox29/28 Aug 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhslpzqgc24https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lx7zz2n7bk2uOn the first day back to school for Philadelphia students, superintendent Tony Watlington talks school safety, staffing shortages, and cell phone bans -- and how CrossFit helps him keep it together. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/25/philadelphia-schools-cell-phone-bans/25 Aug 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lx7zz2n7bk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lww6h6uth22kProminent potential buyers line up for the iconic (and very smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/08/21/mcglincheys-closing-for-sale-fergie/21 Aug 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lww6h6uth22khttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lwucc5cpk22bPhilly pawn shop owner pleads guilty in massive ($20 million+) stolen goods scheme. Plus, do we really need all-you-can-eat French fries? via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/20/south-street-pawnshop-society-hill/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMTEy5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHr5a03vvEr0RmNUNDc_rYkafFnHrxXodwEUHC2KxnO6fAo7oA_wtFtd5Iy4o_aem_h9Fj7NacPSG2oQWTF26tqA20 Aug 2025 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwucc5cpk22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lwrbyquzx22pTransgender runner Evie Parts just filed a federal lawsuit against Swarthmore College. Plus, a Delco woman was just scammed out of $800,000! via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/19/swarthmore-college-lawsuit-evie-parts/19 Aug 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwrbyquzx22phttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lwozorguvc2lPhiladelphia honors JD Vance with his own mural. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/18/jd-vance-mural-philadelphia-fishtown/18 Aug 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwozorguvc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lwmua2gp6k26Legendary (and legendarily smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's is closing forever on Friday. I'll miss you, McGlinchey's, in spite of yourself. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2025/08/17/mcglincheys-closing-philadelphia-dive-bar/17 Aug 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwmua2gp6k26https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lwcj6aeync2pA Frank Rizzo museum in Philadelphia is the perfect solution for this stupid statue, which is coming out of lockup after five years. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/13/frank-rizzo-statue-philadelphia/13 Aug 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwcj6aeync2phttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lw7h3fbkhc26A Biden divorce brews in Philadelphia. Plus, the race for D.A. just got actually interesting. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/12/ashley-biden-husband-divorce/12 Aug 2025 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7h3fbkhc26https://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lvtbnicoh22hDelco man learns that pleasuring yourself at Wawa is a bad idea. And in this case, a much worse idea than normal. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/07/ryan-campbell-wawa-delco/07 Aug 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvtbnicoh22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lvqhin3u4s2hSEPTA just unveiled drastic new service cuts that will hugely impact the Philadelphia region. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/06/septa-schedules-new/ via @phillymag.com06 Aug 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvqhin3u4s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lvosqpwnmc2gOutrage erupts at popular pizza spot in Wildwood at the Jersey Shore over Nazi imagery on the wall. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/05/franconis-wildwood-pizza-nazi/05 Aug 2025 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvosqpwnmc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/phillyvictor.bsky.social/post/3lvnyr6pnrc2t"It seems like he's escalating," a police official says of the man suspected of sexually assaulting at least five women in or near the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia. via @phillymag.com https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08/05/sexual-assault-philadelphia-crime/05 Aug 2025 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:rymdf6wonmcivpao4enbitos/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnyr6pnrc2t