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.
April 11, 2024
Environment
Philly groups aim to plant 1,100 trees in a week as part of urban forest expansion
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is helping Philadelphia expand its tree canopy with six days of planting events from April 16-21. The group, which will receive federal USDA funding to implement the Philly Tree Plan, is aiming to add 1,100 trees to the region.April 11, 2024
Entertainment
Phoenixville theater to show 'Dawn of the Dead' to mark film's 45th anniversary
Over 90 movie theaters and drive-ins across North America will screen 'Dawn of the Dead' starting Friday, April 12 — the date of its 1979 release in the United States. The George A. Romero zombie classic is rarely available on streaming services.April 11, 2024
Weekend
Cherry blossoms and outdoor bars: Your weekend guide to things to do
The cherry blossom festival comes to Philadelphia on April 13-14. Also this weekend, celebrate Japanese culture at Philly Otaku Fest and Latin cuisine at Dine Latino Restaurant Week.April 11, 2024
Jobs
Philadelphians are better educated than ever, but their incomes lag behind national average
The percentage of Philadelphians with a bachelor's degree is at an all-time high, but median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages, according to the latest 'state of the city' report from Pew Charitable Trusts. The report notes wide racial disparities in regard to income, and rising drug overdose deaths.April 9, 2024
History
Steamer trunk at Weitzman Museum tells the story of Jewish displacement after World War II
The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia is home to a steamer trunk that once belonged to the Hershkowitz family, Holocaust survivors who emigrated from a displaced people camp in Germany to a New Jersey chicken farm.April 9, 2024
TV
Hulu docuseries follows Bon Jovi from New Jersey beginnings to current crisis
The new Hulu docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' follows the New Jersey rockers over four decades of fame. Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery and recovery is a focus. Bruce Springsteen and Richie Sambora are also featured.April 8, 2024
Crime
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns E-ZPass users of phishing scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning E-ZPass users of a phishing scam. The con involves text messages from 'Pa Turnpike Toll Services' about unpaid tolls. Recipients should not click any links, officials say.April 8, 2024
Festivals
East Passyunk food fest returns April 28
Flavors on the Avenue, the biggest event on East Passyunk Avenue, returns Sunday, April 28. The all-ages food festival and block party features restaurants and shops and a market of craft vendors.April 5, 2024
Social Media
Montgomery County man goes viral for getting vasectomy during earthquake
Horsham native Justin Allen was getting a vasectomy when the 4.8-magnitude earthquake rippled across the Philadelphia area. His post to X, formerly known as Twitter, quickly went viral with millions of views.April 4, 2024
History
Before Beatlemania swept the U.S., a Philly record label tried — and failed — to cash in on the Fab Four
The Beatles had all top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in on April 4, 1964. One of those hits, 'She Loves You,' was released months earlier by Philadelphia recording label Swan Records, cofounded by Dick Clark, to little reaction from music fans.Just In
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