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.
June 30, 2025
Politics
Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection in 2026
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat who has represented Philadelphia in Congress since 2016, will retire at the end of his current term. His seat will be up for reelection in 2026. The politician suffered a stroke last year.June 30, 2025
History
A South Philly museum preserves the 150-year-old solar engine invented by an alternative energy pioneer
The American Swedish Historical Museum houses John Ericsson's 1870s solar-powered steam engine, showing how the Civil War-era inventor predicted solar energy's future.June 30, 2025
Celebrities
Quinta Brunson says she'd abolish the DMV if she were in charge of the world
Quinta Brunson issued rules as a hypothetical queen for a day for Bustle. The 'Abbott Elementary' creator-star said she'd abolish the DMV and put Sheryl Lee Ralph, Angela Bassett and Stanley Tucci in her royal court.June 27, 2025
Entertainment
Cherry Street Pier to host Eagles-themed boat parade on Delaware River on July 19
Eagles-themed boats will glide across the Delaware River on Saturday, July 19, from 7:30-9 p.m. The "Deck the Hulls" parade will be visible from Cherry Street Pier. Registration is free, and the best in show will receive a cash prize.June 27, 2025
Courts
Delco immigration officer solicited bribes, prosecutors say
Delco immigration officer solicited bribes for green cards, prosecutors sayJune 26, 2025
Weekend
Under the El and a kaleidoscopic aquarium exhibit: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Under the El street festival returns to Fishtown on Saturday. Adventure Aquarium also debuts a new Kaleidoscope Cove exhibit and Daryl Morey's musical enters its final weekend. The Oval summer pop-up is also open.June 25, 2025
Food & Drink
Triple Bottom Brewing to debut beer with immigrant rights printed on the can
Triple Bottom Brewing will debut a new beer with immigrant rights printed on the can. The Mexican-style lager is a collaboration with Juntos and the Welcoming Center. The single batch launches Monday.June 24, 2025
Movies
Upcoming documentary will examine the life of Kiyoshi Kuromiya, the 'Forrest Gump of activism'
The William Way Center is collaborating on a documentary on Philly LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya. He was born in a WWII internment camp for Japanese Americans, marched with MLK and circulated HIV/AIDS information.June 23, 2025
Courts
Man who allegedly posed as ICE agent to rob Northeast Philly auto shop charged with false imprisonment
Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner announced felony and misdemeanor charges against Robert Rosado, who allegedly posed as an ICE agent to rob a Mayfair car repair shop on June 8.June 23, 2025
Environment
NASA is flying planes at low altitudes in the Philly area this week
NASA is conducting low-altitude research flights near Philadelphia, Baltimore and the Virginia cities of Howell, Hampton and Richmond through Thursday, June 26. They will fly closer to the ground than commercial airlines and conduct vertical spirals.Just In
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- 'Stranger Things' mentioned Philly in its series finale. Some fans think it's a spin-off clue
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Saturday; ankle sprain no longer listed
- Girard Point Bridge to get $261 million in repairs over the next five years
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