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 20, 2023
Music
Original member of pioneering '60s girl group to give final performance at Jerry Blavat tribute
Lois Powell, an original member of the Chantels, says she will retire after her performance at Kimmel's Jerry Blavat tribute concert on Saturday. Considered one of the first major girl groups in American pop music, The Chantels had their first hit with the 1957 single "Maybe."October 20, 2023
Investigations
Muslim group calls for hate crime investigation into vandalism at Point Breeze mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for a hate crime investigation into the vandalism at the United Muslim Islamic Center in Philadelphia. Leaders at the Point Breeze mosque say its windows and doors were tagged with hateful graffiti on Wednesday, including messages that said 'Muslim men are stupid and dumb.' Police are investigating.October 19, 2023
Recreation
Professional ultimate frisbee team temporarily changes name to support Phillies' playoff run
The Philadelphia Phoenix, the city's professional ultimate frisbee team in the American Ultimate Disc League, has temporarily changed its name to the Gators in support of the Phillies' playoff series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The new name, the Gators, is a nod to the emotional support alligator who was denied entry into a Phillies game in September.October 19, 2023
History
Who is the Faceless Man that haunts Fort Mifflin?
Fort Mifflin is regarded among the most haunted places in the United States. Among the ghosts purported to inhabit the military base on the Delaware River, which was built before the American Revolution and active until 1950, is the Faceless Man, a Union soldier named William H. Howe and the only person executed at the fort during the Civil War.October 19, 2023
Arts & Culture
New exhibit at Philadelphia Museum of Art features pieces smuggled out of North Korea
The newest exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art features embroidered pieces smuggled into and out of North Korea. 'The Shape of Time: Korean Art After 1989' focuses on South Korea's impact on contemporary pop culture while looking back on the country's complicated past. It opens Saturday, Oct. 21 with work from 28 artists.October 18, 2023
Mental Health
Less than half of children with mental health disorders receive treatment, study finds
The treatment rate for mental health disorders among children and teens is just 38%, according to new research published in the Journal of American Medical Association. To improve access to treatment, researchers recommend primary care doctors be trained to assess and treat common mental health disorders, and telemedicine be better utilized.October 18, 2023
Weekend
Philadelphia Film Festival and a Gritty 5K: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Philadelphia Film Festival and Philly Cider Week begin the weekend of Oct. 20-22, and runners will race for charity at the annual Gritty 5K on Saturday.October 16, 2023
Crime
Violent crime in U.S., overall, dipped in 2022 despite rise in hate crimes, carjackings
The FBI's annual crime report shows an overall decrease in violent crime in America, which has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Property crimes, like car thefts and carjackings, have increased, as have hate crimes.October 16, 2023
Family-Friendly
Museum of the American Revolution to recreate British-occupied Philadelphia with costumed soldiers, citizens
The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate British-occupied Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. The annual historical reenactment features a British encampment, where costumed soldiers will run military drills. Museum admission is required and walking tours cost additional fees.October 6, 2023
Streaming
There are plenty of scary movies to watch at Halloween; here are 4 set in Philly
Looking for a scary movie to watch near Halloween? Try one of these films set in Philadelphia, including the zombie classic 'Dawn of the Dead,' M. Night Shyamalan's 'Split' and the prequel 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.'Just In
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