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 29, 2022
Investigations
Fire at Independence National Historical Park building was arson, NPS rangers say
A fire was set in the basement of Carpenters' Hall, part of Independence National Historical Park in Old City, Philadelphia, on Christmas Eve. It is being investigated as an arson, the National Park Services, says. Carpenters' Hall, a national historic landmark, was the site of the First Continental Congress in 1774.December 29, 2022
Lawsuits
U.S. Justice Department sues Conshohocken-based pharmaceutical distributor for role in opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Dec. 29 against AmerisourceBergen, claiming the Coshohocken-based pharmaceutical distributor failed to report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA under the Controlled Substances Act.December 28, 2022
Lottery
Mega Millions jackpot hits $640 million ahead of Friday's drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $640 million after 21 drawings without any winners. It is the second biggest prize of 2022. The final drawing of the year is slated for 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30.December 28, 2022
History
Lucy the Elephant is fully renovated and ready for visitors
Lucy the Elephant, the Margate, New Jersey landmark, has been been repaired and was unveiled to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The $2.4 million renovation project replaced 140-year-old structures deteriorating metal exterior. Lucy is the oldest roadside attraction in America, and a national historic landmark.December 27, 2022
TV
How the Mummers Parade (briefly) landed on national TV in the 1990s
The annual Mummers Parade is usually broadcast on local Philadelphia-area stations, but for a brief run in the '90s, it aired on national TV through the Travel Channel. WGN also ran the New Year's Day event in 2009-2010. This year, it will be broadcast on MeTV, or Channel 2, instead of the usual PHL17.December 23, 2022
Music
Listen to 'A Philly Special Christmas,' now available to stream
Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata cover holiday classics like White Christmas on the limited-edition A Philly Special Christmas. The entire album is now available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Money raised by album benefit the Children's Crisis Treatment Center.December 22, 2022
Food & Drink
The Mummers now have their own hard iced tea in a can
The Mummers have partnered with Kiki Vodka in Montgomery County on an official drink, the Mummers Row Philly Tea. The hard iced tea is available in 12 oz cans at the Mummers Museum and various Philadelphia bars now, in preparation for the annual New Year's Day parade.December 22, 2022
Arts & Culture
In the spirit of Dracula, the Mütter Museum wants your blood
The Mütter Museum will host a blood donation drive on Jan. 7 with the American Red Cross. The drive coincides with the Center City museum's Year of Dracula exhibits celebrating the 125th anniversary Bram Stoker famous character. All blood donors will receive free admission to the museum.December 22, 2022
Education
Philly schools will go virtual Friday due to winter forecast
The School District of Philadelphia students will attend classes virtually from home on Friday, Dec. 23 to avoid the predicted rain, high winds and frigid temperatures. All school district buildings and offices will be closed.December 20, 2022
Weather
Bomb cyclone expected to bring winter storms, coldest Christmas in over 30 years
The National Weather Service is predicting the coldest Christmas Day in more than 30 years as the bomb cyclone brings snow, freezing rain, strong winds and frigid temperatures to various parts of the country.Just In
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