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 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.December 11, 2023
Family-Friendly
Help identify sparrows, finches and other species at 124th national Christmas Bird Count
Philadelphia birders can take part in the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 16 at the Pennypack Environmental Center. In its 124th year, the count is the longest-running community science bird project in America.December 11, 2023
Government
3 Philly fire stations closed since 2009 to reopen with FEMA funding delivered during Biden visit
President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 11 to formally announce a $22.4 million FEMA grant that will allow three city fire stations to reopen. The shuttered stations are Engine 6, Ladder 11 and Ladder 1, which would've responded to the 2022 Fairmount fire that killed 12 people. The stations closed in 2009.December 8, 2023
Music
Andrea Bocelli to reschedule Philly concert due to health concerns
Andrea Bocelli abruptly postponed his Philadelphia concert on Thursday night due to health concerns. The Italian opera singer was set to perform at the Wells Fargo Center. A new date has not yet been announced.December 8, 2023
Adult Health
Married couples tend to share high blood pressure, study finds
Researchers found that married couples tend to share hypertension. High blood pressure was observed across couples in India, China, England and the United States in a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.December 7, 2023
Weekend
Ice sculptures, rare books and a hot chocolate crawl: Your weekend guide to things to do
On Dec. 9-11, Philadelphia will host winter festivals, a hot chocolate crawl and a rare book fair. The Philadelphia Film Society also will run a special sing-along screening of the Beyoncé concert film 'Renaissance' at PFS Bourse.December 7, 2023
Arts & Culture
Winter fashion has changed considerably over the last 200 years – from hand-dyed dresses to cropped car coats
An exhibit at the Moore College of Art & Design explores women's winter fashion of the 19th and 20th centuries. On view through Jan. 6, the pieces come from the school's historic costume collection, including some dating to the 1820s.December 7, 2023
Celebrities
Bradley Cooper and Angelo's Pizzeria's food truck is back in NYC with a van-load of South Philly-baked bread
Bradley Cooper and Angelo's Pizzeria's new cheesesteak food truck returned to New York City for its second day of business on Thursday. Danny & Coop's is a pop up collaboration between the actor and owner of the South Philly sandwich shop, Danny DiGiampietro, who hope to open a permanent restaurant in NYC.Just In
- Jaylen Brown issues statement after being traded to Sixers
- Philly school district owes $2.8 million to former employees, city controller says
- Why an owner who got special permits to keep six of his bars open until 4 a.m. isn't using all of them
- HBO's 'Task' to film in Manayunk next week for second season
- Teen wanted in Penn State student's death arrested in Colorado
- Report: Sixers signing Anfernee Simons to two-year, $12.3 million contract
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