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 9, 2023
Illness
Women who consume sugary drinks every day are at higher risk for liver cancer, study finds
Older women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks every day are more likely to develop liver cancer or die of chronic liver disease, new research shows. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, adds to a growing body of research linking high consumption of SSBs to liver disease.August 9, 2023
Weekend
Bug Fest and a supernatural sleepover at Fort Mifflin: Your weekend guide to things to do
What's happening in Philly this Friday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 13? Weekend activities include an overnight paranormal tour of Fort Mifflin, a hip-hop celebration at The Oval, Mt. Joy at the Mann and Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences.August 8, 2023
Food & Drink
Love & Honey Fried Chicken to open first franchise location in University City
Love & Honey Fried Chicken will open its first franchise location in University City in early 2024, owners Todd and Laura Lyons announced Tuesday. Nafee Hossain will run the dine-in restaurant; the original Northern Liberties location is takeout only. The company seeks to expand elsewhere in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in future years.August 8, 2023
Arts & Culture
'Last look' tours of Painted Bride's mosaic mural offered ahead of demolition in the fall
The Philadelphia Magic Gardens is offering tours of Isaiah Zagar's mosaic mural at the former Painted Bride Arts Center, at 230 Vine St. before the building is demolished. Atrium Design Group acquired the property last year and is planning to build apartments.August 4, 2023
Arts & Culture
What should Philly's Harriet Tubman statue look like? Vote for 1 of 5 designs
Five design proposals for Philly's Harriet Tubman statue, to be installed outside City Hall in 2025, have been unveiled by the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. People can vote for their preferred designs through Sept. 1, 2023. The sculpture was commissioned after a temporary Tubman statue, installed in 2022, proved popular.August 4, 2023
History
In the '70s, a con man from Ghana swindled Philadelphians out of millions in the 'biggest scam' the city has seen
'Anansi's Gold,' the new book by Yepoka Yeebo, follows the con artist John Ackah Blay-Miezah on the 'biggest scam' in Philadelphia history. He claimed to have access to a secret stash of millions smuggled out of Ghana by its first president, Kwame Nkrumah. At least 300 investors in the Philly area were swindled.August 4, 2023
Government
Pennsylvania ends state funding of anti-abortion group Real Alternatives
Pennsylvania will end its 30-year contract with Real Alternatives, an anti-abortion non-profit organization in Harrisburg, the Shapiro administration said. The group funds crisis pregnancy centers and approved counselors, including the Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.August 3, 2023
Health News
Nearly 9 of 10 health care workers admit to picking their noses – and they're more likely to get COVID-19, study finds
In a study published Wednesday in PLOS One, researchers reported an association between nose picking and an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 among hospital health care workers. There was no similar association with nail biting.August 3, 2023
Environment
Diesel tank leaks 100 gallons of fuel at the Navy Yard
A leaking diesel fuel tank caused an oil spill at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Thursday morning, discharging 100 gallons of fuel. Some of it ended up in the Delaware River. The U.S. Coast Guard and Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the accident. It remains under investigation.August 2, 2023
Weekend
Belly flops and the BlackStar Film Festival: Your weekend guide to things to do
The BlackStar Film Festival and 2nd Street Festival return to Philadelphia for the first weekend of August. Restaurants will also offer $1 oysters for National Oyster Day, while WMMR's Preston & Steve host a belly flop contest.Just In
- How a Flyers fan became a part of Noah Cates' warmup routine
- A Pierre Robert mural is coming to Center City, but its exact site is undetermined
- Condom maker to increase prices by 30% due to Iran war supply issues
- Why traffic for Flyers and Sixers playoff games will be even worse than usual
- Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury
- Red Cross is offering gift cards to encourage spring blood donations
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