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 28, 2024
Recreation
Skaters are stoked that Sweden is bringing back the old LOVE Park
Malmö, the third-largest city in Sweden, is opening a re-creation of the old LOVE Park on Saturday. The skating site was built according to the 1965 Edmund Bacon and Vincent Kling plans with materials salvaged from Philadelphia.May 27, 2024
Arts & Culture
Renovated rec and senior center in North Philly prepares to reopen with 5,000-square-foot mural
The Rivera Recreation Center and Mann Older Adult Center is preparing to reopen with a 5,000-square-foot mural. The piece was created by three artists with Amber Art and Design and members of the local Latino community.May 27, 2024
TV
Some TV shows recently have faked being in Philly for the small screen
Network TV shows including "Abbott Elementary" and "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" are set in Philadelphia, but film in Los Angeles and Montreal, respectively. The Max comedy "Hacks" set a recent episode in the West Chester woods, though it was shot in California.May 24, 2024
Environment
Philly's fallen trees are being turned into building material at Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's new reforestation hub at Fairmount Park is upcycling fallen trees into building material. The program is part of the city's plan to divert more than 90% of waste from landfills by 2035. It also offers young adults training for future careers in energy and green infrastructure.May 24, 2024
Festivals
Odunde Festival to include performance by R&B group Dru Hill
The Sisqó-led R&B group Dru Hill will perform at the Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia on Sunday, June 9. The annual event as the largest African American street festival in the U.S. It takes place on South Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.May 23, 2024
TV
The 'Abbott Elementary' finale ended on a cliffhanger. Here's what to expect from Season 4
The 'Abbott Elementary' season finale ended on a cliffhanger for Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams). In Season 4, the showrunners say there will be more episodes, but fewer celebrity appearances.May 23, 2024
Lawsuits
Pa. joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
The U.S. Justice Department accused Live Nation Entertainment of operating an illegal monopoly over live music in an antitrust lawsuit. The litigation calls for Live Nation to divest from Ticketmaster.May 23, 2024
Weekend
A regatta, outdoor movies and return of the Jersey Shore: Your weekend guide to things to do
This Memorial Day weekend, head to an "Under the Stars" outdoor movie screening in Clark Park, watch boats race on the Delaware River in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta or have Chickie's & Pete's cover your toll to the Jersey Shore.May 22, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia's Wilma Theater takes home Tony award
The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia has won the regional theater Tony award. It is the first theater company in Pennsylvania to receive the prize, which comes with a $25,000 grant.May 22, 2024
Travel
Ocean City: What you need to know about beaches and things to do there this summer
Visiting Ocean City, New Jersey, this summer? Here's your guide to events, attractions, lifeguard hours, beach rules and tags at the Jersey Shore destination.Just In
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- 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 Friday; Dominick Barlow questionable
- Philadelphia Flower Show to dig into the history of gardening in America
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