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 4, 2024
Entertainment
'Very pure, very filthy': A guide to David Lynch's life-long roast of Philadelphia
As David Lynch prepares to release a new project on Wednesday, June 5, look back on some of his most colorful quotes on Philadelphia, the city that inspired 'Eraserhead' and much of his work. He attended PAFA in the mid-1960s.June 3, 2024
History
Tuskegee Airman with Philly ties appears in new Nat Geo special
When Lt. Col. James Harvey, a Tuskegee Airman who has ties to the Philly area, will be a part of "The Real Red Tails," a National Geographic special airing Monday and streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+. It is narrated by "Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph.June 3, 2024
Music
WXPN debuts show by Low Cut Connie frontman, with Frankie Valli as first guest
Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner is hosting the new WXPN show ,'The Connie Club' for 10 weeks. Frankie Valli, the long-time leader of the Four Seasons, was his first guest.June 3, 2024
Celebrities
'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter gushes about 'handsome hunk' Jason Kelce
Lisa Ann Walter said Jason Kelce was 'thrilled' to appear in the Season 3 premiere of 'Abbott Elementary' with former Eagles teammates Jalen Hurts and Brandon Graham. She also called the retired center a 'handsome hunk.'May 31, 2024
History
Battleship New Jersey will soon return to Camden from South Philly
Battleship New Jersey will return to its Camden port on June 20, 2024. The decommissioned navy ship has been docked on dry land at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where it was built, for hull maintenance since March. Tours will resume once it is back in Camden.May 31, 2024
Food & Drink
After nearly 2 years of planning, an intimate French restaurant nears its opening in Headhouse Square
Chef Nicholas Bazik is preparing to open a new French restaurant in Headhouse Square in July. Provenance will take over the space occupied by Xochitl. The chef previously worked at Fork, Kensington Quarters and La Chinesca.May 30, 2024
Entertainment
Colman Domingo, Oprah to star in Audible adaptation of his play
Colman Domingo, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler James Williams will star in an Audible adaptation of his play 'Wild with Happy,' out June 13. The Philadelphia-born actor has written several plays and musicals.May 29, 2024
Weekend
Roots Picnic, Shuckfest and Pride: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Roots Picnic returns to the Mann Center during the first weekend of June in Philadelphia. Other things to do include comedy sketch, oyster and circus festivals. It's also the start of Pride Month celebrations.May 29, 2024
Recreation
Six Flags Great Adventure nearing completion of first 'super boomerang' roller coaster in U.S.
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will debut the first 'super boomerang' roller coaster in America this summer. The Flash: Vertical Velocity is named after the DC Comics superhero.May 28, 2024
Festivals
Chinese Lantern Festival to illuminate Franklin Square this summer
The Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square in Philadelphia on Thursday, June 20. The lights display will be open daily through Saturday, August 31. Attractions include a 200-foot-long dragon. Tickets cost $16-28.Just In
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- The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps
- Joel Embiid, Paul George probable for Sixers-Cavaliers on Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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