Chris Compendio

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.

chris@phillyvoice.com

November 1, 2024

Investigations

Woman launched 200 feet in fatal hit-and-run in Northeast Philly, police say

A woman in her 20s or 30s was struck and killed by a dark-colored SUV on Friday morning after 2 a.m. on the 4800 block of Levick Street. The victim, who police have not yet identified, flew 200 feet and was knocked out of her shoes, police said. According to statistics from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, there have been 31 fatal hit-and-run incidents in Philly this year.

October 31, 2024

Streaming

What to stream: 'Star Trek: Lower Decks,' 'Silo' and 'Scream'

What's new to stream in the busy fall TV season? 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' began its final season on Paramount+ and 'Silo' is returning to Apple TV+. 'Shōgun' is an excellent binge watch on Hulu, and the original 'Scream' movie is on Max for a late Halloween viewing.

October 31, 2024

Demonstrations

Philly's largest city workers union votes to authorize strike during rush-hour rally

AFSCME District Council 33, which represents more than 9,000 Philadelphia city workers, voted to authorize a strike during a rally outside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The union is demanding a new contract with higher wages and better benefits.

October 30, 2024

Entertainment

November's comedy shows include David Cross in Glenside and a 'Lord of the Rings' musical

November comedy shows in the Philadelphia region include Jerrod Carmichael at Helium Comedy Club, David Cross at Keswick Theatre and Michelle Wolf at Punch Line Philly. Also next month, Adrienne Theater will host a production of 'Fellowship! The Musical,' which parodies 'The Lord of the Rings.'

October 30, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA's website now shows bus detours on maps – and its app eventually will, too

SEPTA's website now includes maps that depict bus detours, including stops and route segments that are being skipped, in real time. The feature eventually will be added to its app. Previously, SEPTA only provided information on detours in written formats.

October 29, 2024

TV

Gov. Shapiro evokes Spider-Man on 'The Daily Show' when asked about the importance of Pennsylvania in next week's election

Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared on 'The Daily Show' on Monday night to discuss Pennsylvania's pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election with host Jon Stewart. Shapiro also talked about how I-95 in Philadelphia was repaired so quickly in 2023, and what it was like to be vetted as a potential vice presidential candidate.

October 26, 2024

Investigations

Police arrest Bucks County man who allegedly organized illegal car meetups

Police arrested Joseph Cavenaugh, 21, of Levittown, Bucks County, on Friday morning for allegedly organizing and promoting a series of chaotic car meetups in Philadelphia on Sept 21-22. Authorities also arrested Philly man James Hare, 20, for allegedly being a participant of the meetups. Police say that more arrests are still to come as part of the month-long investigation.

October 26, 2024

Investigations

Fake Bucks County mail-in ballot video was made by 'Russian actors,' federal agencies say

According to U.S. intelligence officials, Russian disinformation operations were responsible for a staged video that purportedly showed an individual tearing up mail-in ballots in Bucks County with votes for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Republican and Democratic officials from both major political parties condemned the video.

October 26, 2024

TV

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover will be a two-episode event

The Gang from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' will appear in the ninth episode of 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4, while 'Abbott' characters will appear in 'It's Always Sunny' in its forthcoming Season 17. The 'Abbott' half of the two-episode crossover has already been filmed and will include a 'significant storyline' for Charlie Day's character.

October 25, 2024

Arts & Culture

PMA Contemporary Craft Show to host nearly 200 artists from Philly to Italy

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will be held Nov. 15-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Nearly 200 artisans, including several from Philly and 24 guests from Italy, will be on the show floor. Programming includes a scarf-tying demonstration and a fashion show with handmade pieces.

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