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.
September 25, 2024
Government
How will each city council member vote on the proposed 76ers arena?
For the 76ers' Center City area plan to move forward, a majority of Philadelphia City Council must vote for the package or ordinances needed for it to progress. Here's where all 17 council members stand on the project.September 25, 2024
Entertainment
Can Gritty talk? We analyzed his many TV appearances to find his voice
The Flyers mascot Gritty squeaks more than he speaks. But his cameos on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Family Guy" and "Queer Eye" suggest the orange monster might talk.September 24, 2024
Courts
George Norcross' lawyers file motion to dismiss his racketeering charges
George Norcross and his co-defendants, including former Camden Mayor Dana Redd, filed a motion to dismiss the racketeering case against them. The New Jersey attorney general has accused them of exploiting the redevelopment of the Camden waterfront.September 23, 2024
Food & Drink
Roaster Char & Stave to release first coffee liqueurs with Bluebird Distilling
Char & Stave is releasing its first liqueurs with parent company Bluebird Distilling. The cafe/cocktail bar, which has locations in Ardmore and Chestnut Hill, will debut an amaro and another coffee spirit Sunday.September 23, 2024
Environment
DEP is still detecting high levels of a carcinogen on Bartram's Garden trail
DEP is still detecting high levels of hexavalent chromium, a chemical known to cause cancer, on the Bartram's Garden trail. Two soil samples collected Aug. 13 exceeded safe standards. An adjoining property caused the contamination.September 23, 2024
History
This early movie projector started a dispute between the Franklin Institute and Thomas Edison
The Franklin Institute still holds the Phantoscope movie projector that C. Francis Jenkins demonstrated at the Philadelphia museum in 1895. Thomas Edison claimed his employee was the true inventor.September 20, 2024
Recreation
A crack is discovered in the north-facing clock of Independence Hall's tower
One of the clocks on the Independence Hall tower has cracked, the NPS shared in an Instagram post. It will be repaired this fall. The national historical park also includes the Liberty Bell.September 20, 2024
Courts
Berks County nonprofit founder used men in addiction program for free labor, state prosecutors say
The founder of a Berks County program for men with addiction used them for unpaid labor, state prosecutors said. Kevin Kolb allegedly operated the Sick Recovery as a for-profit construction business.September 19, 2024
Celebrities
Jason Kelce says the 76ers should stay in South Philadelphia
Jason Kelce criticized the 76ers arena proposal during a Thursday morning appearance on SportsRadio 94WIP. He said the NBA team should build a new arena in South Philly, and likened their threats to move to New Jersey to the Cleveland Browns' relocation in 1996.September 19, 2024
Weekend
Oktoberfest and the Polo Classic: Your weekend guide to things to do
Need something to do this late September weekend? Watch equestrians compete in the Philadelphia Polo Classic, join the South Street Oktoberfest party or visit Eastern State Penitentiary's haunted houses.Just In
- Streetscape upgrades on South Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts set to begin this month
- Penn groups seek to block creation of federal 'registry' of Jewish students and faculty
- Report: Ranger Suárez leaves Phillies for Red Sox, five-year deal
- Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health
- Sixers power ranking roundup: Will the real fifth starter please stand up?
- Kelce brothers to release book inspired by 'No Dumb Questions' segment of 'New Heights' podcast
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