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 21, 2025
Food & Drink
Dîner en Blanc will be held at Girard College
Dîner en Blanc will be held outside Founder's Hall in Girard College on Thursday night. The pop-up picnic travels to a secret location, announced the day of the party, each year. Guests dress in white and bring their own seating.August 20, 2025
Nature
Mommy, the zoo's nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise, now has 16 babies
A Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy, who became a first-time mom at nearly 100 earlier this year, has welcomed more hatchlings with her mate at the Philadelphia Zoo. They now have 16 babies.August 20, 2025
TV
The 'Always Sunny' crossover with 'Golden Bachelor' is a surprisingly sweet tribute to a late guest star
The latest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' season finale was a surprisingly sweet tribute to Lynne Marie Stewart, the late actress who played Charlie's mom. She appeared as a contestant on Frank's fake season of 'The Golden Bachelor.'August 20, 2025
Food & Drink
Why Philly beermakers are starting businesses without their own taproom and equipment
Prime Station and Space Cadet are two new Philadelphia breweries that started without a taproom or storefront, relying instead on contract brewing. Yards, which offers those services, says it's a good option in a slumping market.August 19, 2025
Government
Third Philly Phlush location will open in Clark Park this fall
A third Philly Phlush public restroom will open in Clark Park this fall. The prefabricated unit, dubbed the Portland Loo, contains free tampons, pads, Narcan and a changing table. The new location should be completed by late September.August 18, 2025
Courts
Man who allegedly impersonated ICE agent to rob Philly auto shop will face federal charges
The man who allegedly impersonated an ICE agent to rob an auto repair shop in Northeast Philly will face two additional charges in federal court. Robert Rosado, 54, could spend up to 23 years in prison.August 18, 2025
Music
What to expect from Sabrina Carpenter's new album 'Man's Best Friend'
When is Sabrina Carpenter's new album 'Man's Best Friend' out? We compiled the release date, tracklist, bonus tracks and other information about her seventh studio release — and latest following 'Short 'n Sweet.'August 18, 2025
Books
Landlords set their buildings ablaze in the 1970s. A Temple professor explains why in new book
The new book 'Born in Flames' explores the 1970s arson wave, driven by landlords, white flight and property insurance policies. Author Bench Ansfield is a Temple University professor.August 15, 2025
Arts & Culture
A mural of the bald baby JD Vance meme is going up on a Fishtown restaurant
Philly activists are painting the bald baby JD Vance meme on the side of the Fishtown restaurant Sulimay's. FUBAR PAC, which smashed a Tesla at a protest in May, is a Democratic group aiming to take back the House in 2026.August 15, 2025
Food & Drink
John's Water Ice is giving away 200 free gelatis ahead of Linkin' Park concert this weekend
John's Water Ice at Seventh and Christian streets is giving out 200 free gelatis Friday and Saturday. The offer is limited to the first 100 customers each day. Linkin' Park sponsored the promotion ahead of their Philly concert.Just In
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