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 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.July 7, 2025
TV
How an accidental 'Always Sunny' performance spawned a live tour of 'The Nightman Cometh'
Back in 2009, the cast of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' took its musical episode 'The Nightman Cometh' on tour. The gang played two live shows at Tower Theater in Upper Darby, as recounted in a new book on the FX sitcom.July 7, 2025
Protests
As municipal strike hits its 7th day, protesters dump trash in City Hall — and get arrested
Protesters with the Philly chapter of Sunrise Movement dumped trash in City Hall to protest the Mayor Cherelle Parker's refusal to meet the demands of AFSCME District Council 33 workers. Police arrested three activists, who will be charged with trespassing.July 3, 2025
Government
City moves trash collection sites as images of garbage pileups go viral
Philly officials moved a temporary trash collection site at 18th and Catharine streets after viral images of overflowing garbage circulated on Reddit, Twitter and TikTok. Another location in Chestnut Hill disappeared.July 3, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: 'Sinners,' 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Game Night'
'Sinners' is now streaming on Max after its record-breaking run in theaters. New to Netflix is 'Tangerine,' director Sean Baker's predecessor to 'Anora.' Hulu also added 'Dirty Dancing' to its library in July, while Prime picked up 'Game Night.'July 3, 2025
Movies
Peacock debuts 'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary
'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary, premiered on Peacock one day after the Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to the killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.July 3, 2025
Weekend
Free fireworks, concerts and museums: Your weekend guide to things to do
Fireworks are coming to Philly for Fourth of July weekend. LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan headline the free Wawa Welcome America concert. Three city museums will also waive admission, and a Pixar movie plays in the park.July 3, 2025
Weekend
Lancaster Avenue Jazz Festival promises seven hours of live music in West Philly
The Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival will return to West Philly on Saturday, July 19. Performers including headliner V. Shayne Frederick will perform in Saunders Park Greene from noon-7 p.m.July 2, 2025
Festivals
Philadelphia Zoo's Summer Ale Festival brings out dozens of breweries to support animal conservation
The Philadelphia Zoo's Summer Ale Festival fundraiser lets visitors sample dozens of beers, ciders and hard seltzers. Roughly 60 breweries and spirit makers will attend Saturday, July 19 from 7-10 p.m.Just In
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- Expect delays on I-95 in Northeast Philly as PennDOT schedules lane closures for repairs
- Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
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