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 12, 2024
Arts & Culture
A new mural in Washington Square West set off one irate neighbor. Now, the community is rallying around it
New public art in a Philadelphia neighborhood has sparked controversy on social media. The installation at 7th and Rodman streets angered one neighbor, and stirred rumors that it was coming down. Mural Arts says it will make a decision after conducting community outreach.June 11, 2024
Food & Drink
A Philly glass company that makes bongs gets into liquor business with new vodka
Illadelph Glass, which makes high-end bongs and pipes, has launched a new liquor brand. Illadelph Spirits is rolling out its vodka in Philadelphia bars and restaurants, and is available at City Distilling, where it's bottled.June 11, 2024
Food & Drink
Fishtown Taps weekly happy hour deals start today at these 25 restaurants
Fishtown Taps weekly happy hour deals are back at 25 restaurants and bars. Every Tuesday between June 11 and Oct. 29, businesses will offer $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 signature cocktails between 5-7 p.m.June 10, 2024
Entertainment
Your 2024 guide to all the free outdoor movies in Philly this summer
Free outdoor movies are returning to Philadelphia for another summer. The 2024 lineup includes animated, action and comedy blockbusters at Clark Park, Cira Green (Sunset Social), Schuylkill Banks and PFS Movies on the Block.June 10, 2024
Music
Lower Merion native tasked with writing soundtrack for 'road trip' documentary about U.S. National Parks
Composer Elizabeth P.W., originally from Lower Merion, has written the music for documentaries including Netflix's 'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey' and Hulu's 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.' With 'Out There: A National Parks Story,' she helps bring a road trip movie to life.June 10, 2024
Investigations
Sen. John Fetterman, wife Gisele involved in car crash on I-70 in Maryland
Sen. John Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in car crash on Interstate 70 in Maryland early Sunday morning. The couple were evaluated at a local hospital. The driver of the other car was also taken via ambulance.June 7, 2024
Festivals
Lancaster Avenue Jazz Festival to bring brass bands to West Philadelphia
The Jamaaladeen Tacuma Quintet featuring Odean Pope will headline the 2024 Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival. The annual music event will be held Saturday, July 20, in West Philadelphia.June 6, 2024
Weekend
Two art festivals, Porchfest and tours of Society Hill gardens: Your weekend guide to things to do
Philly Beer Week closes out its final weekend June 7-9. Porchfest also brings music to West Philadelphia, and the Odunde Fest returns with lead act Dru Hill.June 6, 2024
Movies
Quinta Brunson joins Pharrell Williams' movie musical
Just weeks after the Season 3 finale of 'Abbott Elementary,' its creator and star Quinta Brunson has found her next film. The Philly actress will appear in the untitled Pharrell Williams movie musical also starring Da'Vine Joy Randolph.June 5, 2024
Lawsuits
It's the last day to submit a claim in the Walmart settlement. You may be eligible for up to $500
The last day to submit a claim in the Walmart class action lawsuit settlement is Wednesday, June 5. Here's how to claim a piece of the $45 million.Just In
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