Chris Compendio
Chris Compendio is a staff writer for PhillyVoice from the Main Line and currently based in West Philly. After studying creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University, Chris worked for various pop culture news websites as a contributor, writer, and editor. Topics that Chris has written about include the video game industry, film and television, national politics, and local communities. Their byline has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Polygon, Inverse, and several other outlets.
May 4, 2024
Investigations
15-year-old boy injured in shooting outside West Philly church, police say
Patroling police officers responded to the sounds of gunfire on 50th Street and Locust Street. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg and is in the hospital for injuries. Police detained two individuals who fled from the scene and are seeking two others.May 4, 2024
Movies
Adam McKay to produce '80s-set vampire thriller 'Flesh of the Gods'
The Oscar-winning filmmaker is one of the producers of "Flesh of the Gods" through his company Hyperobject Industries. The film will shoot this month and will be directed by Panos Cosmatos, who helmed "Mandy."May 4, 2024
Protests
Penn encampment continues into second week after talks with administration
The university has continued calls to end the encampment that began last week on Thursday, stating that it has requested support from the mayor's office. Penn has defied the protesters' demands to disclose its financial investments.May 3, 2024
Education
University of Pennsylvania grad students workers vote to unionize
Graduate teaching and research assistants at the University of Pennsylvania held a two-day election that ended with the group overwhelmingly supporting unionization.May 3, 2024
Investigations
Dog attack in West Philly leaves cane corso dead, 53-year-old man injured
A Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a cane corso after four loose dogs attacked a 53-year-old man at Fairmount Avenue and Union Street in Mantua on Wednesday morning. A video shared on social media shows the officer firing four shots after the cane corso and three pit bulls brought the man to the ground.May 2, 2024
Government
Drivers with illegally tinted windows can be fined $100 under new Philly law
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a City Council bill that imposes a $100 fine on the owners of cars with tinted windows that violate Pennsylvania law. Councilmember Mike Driscoll says it will help combat crime. He noted that the getaway car used in the March 6 shooting at the SEPTA bus stop in Burholme had tinted windows.May 2, 2024
Performances
Philly Sketchfest 2024 will feature acts from around the U.S. for a week of laughs
The long-running sketch comedy festival is expanding, with live performances by groups from across the country at two Philly venues. Programming will include the ninth Sketch Comedy Film Festival, which will showcase short films.May 1, 2024
Investigations
1 person dead, 3 injured in shootings in Southwest Philly
A pair of shootings in Southwest Philadelphia late Tuesday afternoon left a 34-year-old woman dead and three others injured. The first shooting occurred on the 7000 block of Wheeler Street, near Elmwood Avenue, at 4:17 p.m. The second occurred about an hour later near Elmwood Park. Police have not said whether they believe they are related.April 30, 2024
2024 Election
State Rep. Amen Brown declares victory in close Democratic primary for Pa. House seat
State Rep. Amen Brown claimed victory Monday in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House District 10. As of Tuesday morning, he led his main challenger, Cass Green, by 41 votes, according to unofficial tallies. Green conceded that Brown had run.April 30, 2024
Festivals
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival returns with a block party in Center City
The massive block party in Center City will return on May 4, showcasing some favorite food and drink places in Rittenhouse. There will also be family-friendly activities, and local DJs will keep up the festive mood through the party.
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