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.
December 19, 2023
Shopping
48 Record Bar to host holiday vinyl market this weekend
48 Record Bar will host a holiday vinyl market in Philly on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23. The cocktail bar and listening room opened in Old City in December.December 18, 2023
Music
Eagles' second holiday album raises $2.5 million for charity
The Eagles' second holiday album has already raised $2.5 million for charity, double the amount of the 2022 album. 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' will benefit CHOP, the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and other local groups.December 18, 2023
Fitness
Most people aren't exercising enough each week. Here are tips to help reach those goals
U.S. health authorities recommend all adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with two days of strength training. But most Americans don't achieve those fitness goals. Here are tips for building regular exercise into your routine, from a trainer and a sports medicine doctor.December 15, 2023
Food & Drink
Nearly 100 eateries to offer discounted dinners for Center City Restaurant Week
Nearly 100 Philly restaurants will offer discounted dinners during Center City Restaurant Week. Prix fixe, three-course dinners will be available for $45 or $60, while two-course lunches will be $20 from Sunday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 3.December 15, 2023
Business
Chobani buys La Colombe in $900 million deal
Chobani has bought the Philadelphia coffee roaster La Colombe in $900 million deal. The Greek yogurt parent company says it was attracted to the brand's ready-to-drink product line.December 14, 2023
Women's Health
Most pregnant women develop morning sickness – and scientists now know why
Morning sickness, a common pregnancy side effect, appears to be caused by a hormone produced by the fetus, according to a new study published in the medical journal Nature. High levels of the hormone, known as GDF15, and a person's sensitivity to it, increase the risk of hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sicknessDecember 13, 2023
Movies
National Film Registry adds 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' directed by Abington-native Susan Seidelman
The Library of Congress announced 25 new selections for preservation in the National Film Registry on Wednesday, including 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' The 1985 Madonna-starring comedy was directed by Susan Seidelman, an Abington native who attended Drexel University before moving to New York City.December 13, 2023
Weekend
A holiday haunted house and a 'Star Trek' concert: Your weekend guide to things to do
New holiday markets are open in Philadelphia from Dec. 15-17. Also this weekend, check out a Christmas-themed haunted house at Lincoln Mill in Manayunk, a 'Star Trek'-themed show at City Winery or a bird count at Pennypack Environmental Center.December 12, 2023
TV
In Philly, Google says we searched for 'The Last of Us,' air quality reports and batting cages
Google has released its annual Year in Search, which compiles the most-queried people, events and pop culture. Philadelphia's most-searched television shows in 2023 included 'The Last of Us' and 'The Golden Bachelor.' Philadelphians also were interested in the films 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and 'Creed III'; the touring musicians Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Drake, SZA and the Jonas Brothers; local air quality and, surprisingly, batting cages.December 12, 2023
Crime
Person stabbed inside 69th Street SEPTA station, police say
A person was stabbed at the 69th Street Transportation Center on Tuesday morning, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials said. SEPTA released a photo of the suspected attacker and is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.Just In
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