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.
January 11, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Zoo to display huge troll sculptures made from salvaged wood
"Trolls: Save The Humans," an exhibit featuring six troll sculptures made with recycled materials by artist Thomas Dambo, will be on display at The Philadelphia Zoo from Thursday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 15. The exhibit, which promotes conservation, is included with the price of admission.January 9, 2024
Entertainment
Philadelphia Auto Show to exhibit Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and Doc Brown's DeLorean
The 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show will feature Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and cars made famous by movies, like Doc Brown's DeLorean from 'Back to the Future.' Tickets are available for the Jan. 13-21 expo, which will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.January 9, 2024
Adult Health
Sober curious? Here are tips for cutting back on alcohol or stopping drinking completely
What are the best ways to quit drinking? Many Americans are trying to drink less, more mindfully or not at all, as seen in the rise of Dry January and mocktails. An expert at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers advice on how to reduce alcohol consumption or quit drinking.January 8, 2024
Movies
Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Golden Globe for best supporting actress
Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a movie on Sunday for her role as Mary in 'The Holdovers.' Randolph, who grew up in Philly and graduated from Temple University, is expected to win an Oscar for her performance in March.January 2, 2024
Government
Cherelle Parker lays out plan to combat violent crime, boost police presence in first 100 days as Philly's mayor
Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia's new mayor, revealed the plan for her first 100 days in office during her inauguration ceremony Tuesday. The plan from the city's first mayor pledges to combat public crime by declaring a public safety emergency and boosting the city's police presence. It also includes initiatives aimed at improving education, business opportunity and urban blight.December 28, 2023
Crime
Thief robs 3 Philly pet stores, police say
Multiple Philadelphia locations of the pet store chain Doggie Style Pets have been robbed in what police believe is a targeted string of thefts by the same perpetrator. The crimes, which took place at three of the chain's locations, occurred between Dec. 16 and 24.December 28, 2023
Weekend
NYE parties and video games: Your weekend guide to things to do
Philadelphia will ring in NYE with fireworks along the Delaware River and parties at Howl at the Moon, Xfinity Live! and Love City Brewing Company this weekend. Barcade also opens its second Philly location, and the Museum of the American Revolution offers family-friendly crafts and lectures.December 26, 2023
Holiday
There are many places to recycle Christmas trees in Philadelphia, including the Philly Goat Project
Where can you recycle Christmas trees in Philadelphia? For donations of $5-$20, the Philly Goat Project and several neighborhood groups will accept holiday greenery and turn it into mulch or compost. The city's streets department will also collect trees for free at designated sanitation centers. And some private composters will pick them up at your home for a fee.December 26, 2023
Holiday
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Mummers Parade
The 2024 Mummers Parade begins Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m. from City Hall. The annual New Year's Day pageant has existed in Philadelphia for over 120 years. Here's which roads will be closed and how to view the event.December 21, 2023
History
Recalling the 'Rosa Parks of Girard College' and the vital role she played in desegregating the school
Marie Hicks, a civil rights activist in Philadelphia born 100 years ago, was a key figure in the desegregation of Girard College in 1968. The prep school was forced to desgregate after a Supreme Court decision. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited protests outside the school gates in 1965.Just In
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