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.
May 27, 2025
Music
Low Cut Connie releases Trump protest song 'Livin in the USA'
Low Cut Connie released a new protest song Tuesday. 'Livin in the USA' alludes to Trump administration policies like mass deportations. The Philly band canceled a Kennedy Center show over the president's takeover in February.May 27, 2025
History
How PAFA acquired etchings of ancient Rome from Napoleon Bonaparte
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts made a crucial early acquisition through Napoleon Bonaparte. The French emperor gifted the art school and museum, the oldest in America, a collection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi etchings.May 27, 2025
Investigations
Police seek public's help in identifying pedestrian struck by car in North Philly
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a car in North Philly early Sunday morning. A Cadillac struck the woman along Broad Street, police said. The woman is in critical condition at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Center.May 26, 2025
History
Lucy the Elephant supporters scramble to make up funding cuts from DOGE
DOGE cut federal funding earmarked for Lucy the Elephant in April. Now, the people in charge of the Margate roadside attraction are scrambling to make up the missing $500,000 for planned interior renovations.May 26, 2025
Festivals
Odunde Festival will mark 50 years with performances by Rakim, Doug E. Fresh
The Odunde Festival will mark its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 8, with a 16-block party. The annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture includes performances by Rakim and Doug E. Fresh.May 23, 2025
Transportation
N.J. Gov. Murphy joins clean cars coalition that seeks to make electric vehicles more affordable
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has joined an 11-state clean cars coalition. The Democratic group aims to make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible. It formed in response to President Donald Trump actions in the auto industry.May 23, 2025
Festivals
At this West Philly street festival, everything costs $1, $3 or $5
At the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, food, drinks and goods are priced at $1, $3 or $5. The biannual West Philly festival returns Thursday, June 5 from 5-8 p.m.May 22, 2025
Investigations
School District of Philadelphia lost nearly $700,000 to cyber fraud, city controller says
The School District of Philadelphia lost almost $700,000 to cyber fraud, the city controller said. Scammers allegedly posed as legitimate vendors to divert payments to themselves. The case has been referred to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.May 22, 2025
Weekend
Memorial Day, 'Rent' and horses: Your weekend guide to things to do
The National Constitution Center will offer Memorial Day programming this weekend in Philly. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair opens in Chester County, and free movies are playing in city parks.May 22, 2025
Politics
John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate June 2 for Senate Project series
Sens. John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R) from Pennsylvania will debate in the Senate Project series on Monday, June 2. The conversation will stream on Fox Nation, and the network's anchor Shannon Bream will moderate.Just In
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