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 9, 2025
Movies
'Mare of Easttown' creator's new movie based on 2018 Calif. wildfire is coming to Apple TV+ this fall
'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby co-wrote the Apple TV+ movie 'The Lost Bus,' streaming this fall. It stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. The disaster film is about the 2018 Paradise, California, wildfire.June 9, 2025
Business
Ballers, a pickleball and golf complex, to open in former electric company hub in Fishtown in July
A social sports complex offering pickleball, golf and squash will open at the Battery building in Fishtown in July. Ballers, a chain with investments from David Blitzer, Andre Agassi and Sloane Stephens, has additional locations planned in Boston and Miami.June 9, 2025
Development
An environmental plan that would eliminate parking spots is dividing Fishtown residents
The School District of Philadelphia will begin construction on a new rain garden and wider stormwater management project at Hackett School in September. Some neighbors raise contamination concerns and say they'll lose parking spots.June 5, 2025
Weekend
Odunde Festival and Philly Beer Week: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Odunde Festival returns Sunday, June 8, with performances by Rakim and Doug E. Fresh. Other things to do in Philadelphia this weekend include the Rittenhouse Square Art Show, Philly Beer Week and Pride Month celebrations.June 5, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: 'Sirens,' 'Alien' and 'The Birdcage'
'The Birdcage' and 'Some Like It Hot' are new to Prime for Pride month. Need other streaming recommendations for June? 'Sirens' hit Netflix in late May, while 'Alien' and 'The Verdict' are now on Hulu and Max, respectively.June 3, 2025
Investigations
Dragon boat capsizes in Schuylkill River, prompting marine rescue
A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning, sending one person to the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.June 3, 2025
Arts & Culture
Art for the Cash Poor fair promises original pieces for $250 or less
Over 100 artists will sell their work for $250 or less at the Art for the Cash Poor fair in Olde Kensington on Saturday, June 14. The Philly festival will be held in and around the Crane Arts Building.June 3, 2025
Protests
Protesters call for the release of Philly asylum seeker
Activists protested outside the Federal Detention Center in Philly on Tuesday demanded the release of Edwin Nicolas Sanches Pachon, an asylum seeker detained by ICE during a routine check-in.June 2, 2025
Food & Drink
Enjoy dinner on a car-free section of Germantown Avenue during Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions
The 7100 and 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue will close to cars for Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions outdoor dining series. The seasonal event is scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month between June and September 2025.June 2, 2025
Illness
Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds
Regular exercise could lower the risk of death, recurrence or new diagnoses among colon cancer patients, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds. The disease has been affecting more Americans under the age of 50.Just In
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