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 7, 2026
Movies
Documentary chronicles Philly's rumba scene from the civil rights era to present
'Philly Rumba' follows Black percussionists in the city who began playing Afro-Cuban music during the civil rights era. The documentary short played BlackStar Film Festival and will screen at the Esperanza Arts Center.August 6, 2026
Investigations
South Jersey doctor's license revoked for illegally distributing opioids
The New Jersey medical board has revoked a Gloucester County doctor's license after he pleaded guilty to illegally distributing controlled substances. Larry Pettis prescribed opioids to patients without exams, prosecutors said.August 6, 2026
Food & Drink
Lucky Duck debuts eggless breakfast pizza with maple syrup and hash browns
Lucky Duck has debuted a brunch menu with a 'breakfast pizza.' The dish, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, has no eggs but fennel sausage, maple syrup, hash browns and garlic sour cream.August 6, 2026
Movies
Music teacher who taught Questlove and Christian McBride is subject of new documentary
Lovett Hines, the music teacher who taught Questlove and Christian McBride, is the subject of a new documentary short. 'The Philadelphia Sensei,' the directorial debut of Donn T, plays at the BlackStar Film Festival on Sunday.August 5, 2026
Government
Police response to Pride scrutinized by City Council members, who say LGBTQ community has lost trust in department
In a contentious public hearing, lawmakers and members of the LGBTQ+ community questioned the police response to a Pride celebration in the Gayborhood on June 7. Some officers wore masks and corralled revelers by using horses and motorcycles.August 4, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA to close 2 trolley lines this weekend to replace rails
SEPTA will close the D1 and D2 trolley lines in Delaware County from Friday through Sunday. Route 115 will also detour, and the block of Landsdowne Avenue where the rails and road intersect will close to traffic.August 3, 2026
Healthy Eating
Protein-rich foods are trendy, but eating less protein may promote healthy aging
America's obsession with protein has led to enriched ice cream, cereals, pasta and pancakes. But a new scientific review suggests eating less of the nutrient could promote healthy aging.August 3, 2026
Transportation
Camden County bridge closes for 3 months to undergo repairs
The Collings Avenue Bridge in Camden County will close for about three months amid a $2.5 million repair project. Drivers traveling toward the structure, which crosses over Newton Creek, will be diverted to I-676.July 31, 2026
Investigations
Phone scammer posing as Montgomery County sheriff has been grifting residents, officials say
A phone scammer has been targeting Montgomery County residents by posing as a deputy sheriff and demanding payment for missing jury duty into a Bitcoin kiosk, officials say.July 31, 2026
Shopping
Philly perfumery to release water ice fragrance
RDZ Parfums will release a water ice fragrance on Aug. 21. The Philadelphia company specializes in unusual scents inspired by the city and Puerto Rico.Just In
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