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.
August 5, 2025
Music
Emo band Algernon Cadwallader to release first studio album in 14 years
The Bucks County emo band Algernon Cadwallader will release its first album in 14 years. 'Trying Not to Have a Thought' will debut Sept. 12 ahead of a national tour, which includes a stop at Union Transfer in Philly.August 5, 2025
Food & Drink
Whiskey lottery offers Pa. residents the chance to buy specialty Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace releases
A rare whiskey lottery that includes specialty Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace releases is being held by the PLCB. Pennsylvania residents can enter through 5 p.m. Friday for a chance to buy bottles.August 5, 2025
Books
Philly-inspired comic anthology includes stories about the 2019 furnace party and tormenting a PPA officer
A forthcoming Philly-inspired comic book includes stories about the 2019 furnace party and the PPA. Writer and filmmaker Nelson Vicens, who's worked with M. Night Shyamalan, is raising the printing funds on Kickstarter.August 4, 2025
Streaming
'Reacher' cast and crew returns to Rittenhouse Square for filming
'Reacher' returned to Philadelphia for filming Monday. The Prime mystery series, starring Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher, shot Season 4 scenes near Rittenhouse Square with actors Agnez Mo and Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette.August 4, 2025
Books
Book chronicles Bruce Springsteen's high-stakes release of 'Born to Run'
A new book on Bruce Springsteen chronicles the history of his 1975 album 'Born to Run.' 'Tonight in Jungleland' by Peter Ames Carlin, the rocker's biographer, includes interviews with the Boss and the E Street Band.August 1, 2025
Shopping
Nearly 50 shops will have discounts, giveaways and author events for Philly Bookstore Crawl
Almost 50 independent shops will participate in the third annual Philly Bookstore Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 23. The festivities feature author events, discounts, parties and free books.August 1, 2025
TV
'Welcome to Wrexham' spinoff 'Necaxa,' which follows a Mexican soccer club, to premiere Aug. 7
'Welcome to Wrexham' spinoff 'Necaxa' will premiere Aug. 7 on FX. The series follows investors Eva Longoria, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they attempt to revive a Mexican soccer club.July 31, 2025
Weekend
Art museum beer garden, free backpacks and an F1 watch party: Your weekend guide to things to do
The BlackStar Film Festival will screen nearly 100 movies on Broad Street this weekend. Other things to do in Philly include the beer garden pop-up at the art museum, an F1 watch party and back-to-school bus tour.July 31, 2025
Arts & Culture
Mural in Bella Vista honors William Still, the father of the Underground Railroad, and his prominent family
A new Mural Arts project in Bella Vista commemorates William Still, the father of the Underground Railroad, and his daughter Caroline Still Anderson, one of the first Black women doctors in America.July 31, 2025
Crime
Chester County woman allegedly posed as immigration attorney and filled out false asylum applications
Fatima DeMaria, of East Nottingham Township in Chester County, allegedly ran a yearslong immigration fraud scheme. She falsely represented herself as a lawyer and filled out asylum applications with inaccurate information.Just In
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