Kristin Hunt
Kristin Hunt is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice. A history and pop culture junkie, she spends her spare time stalking the Free Library shelves and binge watching TCM. She has previously contributed to Vulture, GQ, Mental Floss, JSTOR Daily, and The Washington Post.
October 15, 2025
Entertainment
Philadelphia Zoo is adding a 110-foot Ferris wheel ahead of 2026
The Philadelphia Zoo is adding a 110-foot Ferris wheel as part of its annual LumiNature holiday light show. The attraction will remain open through the end of 2026 for the city's semiquincentennial celebrations.October 14, 2025
History
Volunteers are cataloging NPS markers targeted by Trump, including at Independence National Park
Volunteers are cataloging NPS signs, including at Independence National Park, after the Trump administration called for their review and censure. Save Our Signs has launched a digital archive of over 10,000 images from national parks.October 14, 2025
Courts
Philly medical examiner reaffirms 2011 suicide ruling in Ellen Greenberg case as civil trial concludes
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office has reaffirmed that Ellen Greenberg, a teacher stabbed 23 times in her Manayunk apartment, died by suicide in 2011. The controversial conclusion was the subject of a Hulu docuseries.October 13, 2025
TV
M. Night Shyamalan is making a TV show about the Magic 8 Ball
M. Night Shyamalan will direct a TV series based on the Magic 8 Ball toy. He and Brad Falchuk, of 'American Horror Story,' will serve as creators. The project is one of several that Mattel is producing following its 'Barbie' blockbuster.October 10, 2025
Nature
Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties are approaching 'peak' fall foliage
Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties are approaching 'peak' fall foliage, according to a new report from Pennsylvania conservators. Trees in Philadelphia and Chester are 'just starting' to turn.October 10, 2025
Movies
Bradley Cooper in talks to star in 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel
Bradley Cooper is in talks to star in an 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel with Margot Robbie. The movie would reportedly take place in Europe in the 1960s. Ryan Gosling was previously considered for the role.October 10, 2025
Food & Drink
How a Point Breeze cheesemonger became the first American to win a world championship
Philly cheesemonger Emilia D'Albero took first place at the Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France, on Sept. 15. She was the first American to win the world competition and part of the first all-female team from the U.S.October 9, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' and 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On'
Horror movies like 'Bodies Bodies Bodies,' 'American Psycho' and 'House on Haunted Hill' are new to Max, Peacock and Prime. Here are our streaming recommendations for early October 2025, with a bonus mockumentary pick.October 9, 2025
History
Glowing minerals and a meteorite will now be on permanent display at the Science History Institute
The new permanent exhibit at Science History Institute featuring glowing and toxic minerals. 'Earthly Matters,' now on view in the Old City museum's renovated lobby, also includes a meteorite.October 8, 2025
Movies
Film Society Center reopens following renovations to lobby, concession counter and ticket booth
The Philadelphia Film Society has reopened its main theater at 1412 Chestnut St. after four months of renovations. The center has a new concession counter, street-facing ticket booth and expanded lobby.Just In
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