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.
August 6, 2024
2024 Election
Even without Josh Shapiro on ticket, Democrats at Kamala Harris rally say they feel reinvigorated for election
A rally for Kamala Harris at Temple University on Tuesday drew Democrats from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Attendees said they were relieved President Joe Biden had dropped out and endorsed Harris and her newly named running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.August 5, 2024
Crime
Owners of Philly moving company threatened workers and stole wages, district attorney says
A Philly moving company that went by Pro Tri-State Movers LLC and EJ Relocations LLC threatened workers, stole wages and may have scammed customers, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said. Krasner announced charges against Michael M. Tapia, 36, Juan Carlos Tapia, 40, and Juliana Santos-Tapia, 38, on Monday.August 5, 2024
TV
Olympic rower from Kennett Square proposes to girlfriend on 'Today' show
Olympic rower Justin Best proposed to girlfriend Lainey Duncan on the 'Today' show on Monday morning. Best, a Kennett Square native and Drexel University alum, won a gold medal with the U.S. men's four team, its first in 64 years.August 2, 2024
Environment
DEP finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical along Bartram's Garden trail
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection found high levels of the cancer-causing chemical hexavalent chromium at Bartram's Garden. The chemical was not detected in drinking water from the Schuylkill River.August 2, 2024
Courts
Gladwyne man swindled millions out of investors, prosecutors say
Josh S. Verne of Gladwyne swindled dozens of investors and business partners out of millions, federal prosecutors say. He also allegedly stole an employee's identity and forged documents. He was arrested Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.August 2, 2024
Food & Drink
Scoop DeVille plans new locations in Fishtown and South Jersey
Scoop DeVille will open a new location in Fishtown in the next two months and its first store in South Jersey – in Haddon Township – this winter. Scoop DeVille has ice cream shops in Midtown Village and on South Street.August 1, 2024
History
In Philly 80 years ago, a racist subway strike paralyzed the city in the middle of World War II
In Philadelphia 80 years ago, the city's transit system collapsed for nearly a week during the summer as Philadelphia Transportation Company employees walked off the job to stand in the way of racial progress. Their strike would not only derail the daily lives of Philly residents, but impact war production — prompting President Franklin D. Roosevelt to call in the National Guard.August 1, 2024
Weekend
Olympics parties, concerts and BlackStar Film Festival: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Olympics continue for another weekend at watch parties in Philadelphia bars. Other things to do Aug. 2-4 include the BlackStar Film Festival, a family field day at FDR Park and the Ice Spice concert at the Met.July 31, 2024
Social Media
Graffiti Pier partially collapses into Delaware River
Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia partially collapsed into the Delaware River early Wednesday morning. A home security camera recorded video of the incident at the former coal loading dock and current Instagram destination in the Port Richmond neighborhood. The U.S. Coast Guard was called to the scene, but the cause is unknown.July 30, 2024
Movies
Before his 'Superman' debut, David Corenswet jumps off the screen as a villain in 'Twisters'
Philadelphia native actor David Corenswet, who will star as 'Superman' next summer, has a supporting role as a villain in the box office blockbuster 'Twisters.'Just In
- Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks
- Howie Roseman deflects on A.J. Brown's Eagles future: 'It is hard to find great players in the NFL'
- FIFA says it received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup
- The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Wednesday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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