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 26, 2024
Food & Drink
New cocktail lounge and piano bar in Fishtown will invite guests to play
The new cocktail lounge and piano bar in Hotel Anna & Bel will invite guests to play. Caletta, the latest from chef Tyler Akin, will boast an Italian-inspired menu and seasonal drinks. It opens Thursday, Oct. 3.September 26, 2024
Weekend
Fishtown Feastivale, ice dinosaurs and a Ren Faire: Your weekend guide to things to do
During the last weekend of September, festivals like Fishtown Feastivale will return to Philadelphia. Queen & Rook and Philly AIDS Thrift will also host anniversary block parties, one with a Ren Faire theme.September 26, 2024
Weather
Philadelphia task force deployed to N.C. to assist with Hurricane Helene
Pennsylvania Task Force 1, a disaster relief unit based in Philadelphia, deployed 48 of its members Thursday in response to Hurricane Helene. The majority traveled to North Carolina to assist with the Category 4 storm.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 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 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
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 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
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 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.Just In
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