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.
July 14, 2025
Books
Sci-fi graphic novel by Philly poet imagines a future where health care is universal and emotions regulated
Philadelphia spoken word poet and comics writer LindoYes imagines a sci-fi version of his hometown, where health care is universal and happiness is regulated, in his graphic novel 'PawnShop,' out Tuesday.July 11, 2025
Music
Relive Live Aid with WXPN's rebroadcast of the concert that partly took place in Philly
WXPN will air performances from Live Aid for 10 hours on Sunday, July 13, marking the 1985 concert's 40th anniversary. LIsten on the radio or online to recordings of Queen, Bob Dylan, Madonna, David Bowie and U2.July 11, 2025
Courts
Philly man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing homes through wire fraud
Macangelo Tillman, 52, was sentenced to six years in prison for scheming to steal six Philadelphia homes. He forged documents and notary stamps to transfer ownership to himself or co-conspirators, prosecutors said.July 11, 2025
Movies
A complete guide to all the Philly-area stars in 'Superman'
The new 'Superman' movie features several cast members from the Philadelphia area. David Corenswet plays the superhero, and Bradley Cooper his father Jor-El. But other natives make cameos, including Jake Tapper.July 11, 2025
Movies
As it soars into theaters, 'Superman' already has made $55 million
'Superman' already has made $55 million in preview box office. The domestic piece of that sum, $22.5 million, has surpassed what 'Barbie' and 'The Batman' made early in their opening weekends in recent years. It's also a record for director James Gunn.July 10, 2025
Family-Friendly
Back-to-school summer bus tour to hand out free backpacks and supplies
The School District of Philadelphia will hand out free backpacks and supplies to families during its annual back-to-school bus tour in July and August. Some stops also will offer required immunizations and physicals at a low cost.July 10, 2025
Weekend
Ice Cream Festival, Blobfest and a new park: Your weekend guide to things to do
Things to do in Philadelphia the weekend of July 11-13 include an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market, the Robert A. Borski Jr. Park opening party in Bridesburg and Blobfest at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.July 9, 2025
TV
The 'Abbott Elementary' teacher who behaves the worst on 'Always Sunny' is a surprise
On the second part of the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover, which premiered Wednesday on FX, the Abbott teachers curse and threaten violence. In a twist, Janine is the worst offender.July 8, 2025
Politics
State Rep. Chris Rabb is running for Dwight Evans' seat in Congress
Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, whose district spans part of Northwest Philly, is seeking to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress. The progressive Democrat said he wouldn't accept corporate PAC donations to his 2026 campaign.July 8, 2025
Music
Rapper Mega Ran broke into children's music to connect with his adopted son
Rapper Mega Ran, aka Raheem Jarbo, broke into children's music after fostering and adopting his son Zion. 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box' and 'Buddy's Magic Tree House,' the 2025 follow-up, cover bullies, the alphabet and counting.Just In
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