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.
February 20, 2024
Family-Friendly
Mermaids will swim with sharks and stingrays at Adventure Aquarium
Mermaids will swim with Adventure Aquarium's sandbar, sand tiger and nurse sharks on Thursdays through Sundays from Feb. 29 to March 17. They will also take photos with kids and wade with stingrays.February 19, 2024
Celebrities
Rob McElhenney eats his cheesesteak wit whiz and a bit of ketchup
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' stars Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day shared their favorite bar snacks, including cheesesteaks with cheese whiz, in a new interview with FirstWeFeast.February 19, 2024
Environment
Philadelphia's community compost network looks to grow roots in 2024
Philadelphia's community composting network is one of the only free compost options in the city. After years of setbacks caused by the pandemic, infestations and volunteer burnout, it's adding 12 more sites at community gardens, schools and urban farms.February 19, 2024
Music
Lil Wayne, Nas and Jill Scott to headline 2024 Roots Picnic
At the 2024 Roots Picnic, act will include Lil Wayne, Nas, Jill Scott, Method Man, Redman and other. The annual music festival, host by The Roots, takes place in Philadelphia at The Mann on June 1-2. Presale tickets will be available Tuesday at 10 a.m.February 16, 2024
Development
Please Touch Museum begins yearslong renovations of Memorial Hall
The Please Touch Museum will renovate its historic Memorial Hall building ahead of the historical site's 150th anniversary and America's 250th birthday in 2026. The marble floors will be replaced and facade repaired, at a cost of $4.2 million. A special 1876 reflection space will explain the building's use during the World's Fair.February 15, 2024
Weekend
Philly Beer Fest, puns and lots of Legos: Your weekend guide to things to do
Need something to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Check out the first Philly Beer Fest in Center City or new rainforest and Lego art exhibits at the Academy of Natural Sciences and Franklin Institute. There is also the Asian Arts Initiative's annual Condom Fashion Show and a pun competition at Helium Comedy Club.February 15, 2024
Books
Free Library picks 'True Biz' as this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection
'True Biz' by Sara Novic is the 2024 One Book, One Philadelphia pick, the Free Library announced Thursday. The best-selling novel is set in a high school for deaf students. All programming will include ASL interpreters.February 14, 2024
Protests
Gaza ceasefire activists to march from Philadelphia to D.C. in week-long protest
Over 200 protestors will march from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. between Feb. 14-21 to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. It is one of several planned protests aimed at President Biden's handling of Gaza.February 14, 2024
Arts & Culture
Lego artist finds purpose in recreating famous paintings and building giant animal sculptures
Lego artist Nathan Sawaya's 'The Art of the Brick' returns to the Franklin Institute with new additions, including an endangered animals collection. The traveling exhibit, which also includes Lego creations of famous paintings, last stopped in Philadelphia in 2015. It opens Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 and runs for seven months.February 12, 2024
Movies
Where to watch the movies nominated for best picture at the 2024 Oscars
Ten movies have been nominated for best picture at the 2024 Oscars. Our guide explains how to watch 'American Fiction,' 'Anatomy of a Fall,' 'Barbie,' 'The Holdovers,' 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' 'Maestro,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'Past Lives,' 'Poor Things' and 'The Zone of Interest.' Some are streaming; others are only in theaters.Just In
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