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 13, 2023
Donations
Philabundance to feed kids during summer break, plans to serve 50,000 lunches
Philabundance will help families who rely on free school lunches during the academic year with its Summer LunchBox program, running June 2 through Sept. 2. All children 18 and under qualify; families can pick up meals between Tuesday and Saturday.June 12, 2023
Arts & Culture
Enormous troll sculpture promoting conservation to appear in New Jersey this month
Thomas Dambo, a climate activist and artist from Denmark, will unveil a large-scale installation made from recycled materials in Hainesport, New Jersey on June 28. The reveal of "Big Rusty" will serve as the launch for a national tour, starting in Burlington County and ending in Seattle.June 9, 2023
Health News
Philly's air quality improves significantly; trash collection, other city services resume
Air quality in Philadelphia has greatly improved since the hazardous levels observed mid-week, returning to a range considered safe for most people. Pennsylvania declared a Code Orange under the EPA's air quality index Friday. Trash collection and outdoor Parks & Rec programming will resume.June 9, 2023
Entertainment
As anti-drag and trans legislation rises nationally, Philly's LGBTQ community fights for its safe haven
Leaders in Philly's LGBTQ community are anxious over the growing number of anti-trans and anti-drag legislation across the country backed by Republican politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But as Pride Month continues, so do drag shows at Fat Lady Brewing Co. and other queer establishments.June 8, 2023
Health News
Philly had the poorest air quality levels in the world overnight, but the 'worst is behind us,' meteorologist says
Philadelphia had the worst air quality of any city in the world on Wednesday night, as levels hit 447 on the EPA's air quality index, reaching a Code Maroon. But a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the 'worst is behind us' as conditions improved Thursday morning to a Code Purple.June 8, 2023
Shopping
The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll offers popsicles, books and samosas for $1
During the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, which takes place Thursday, June 15 from 5-8 p.m., West Philly businesses will offer food, drinks, books, plants and fitness classes for as little as $1. Shoppers can purchase items from about four dozen businesses along Baltimore Avenue, between 40th and 51st streets.June 7, 2023
Health News
Philly residents urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires
Air quality levels in the Philadelphia region may reach "very dangerous" conditions due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection warned Wednesday, June 7. A Code Red alert is in effect, and residents are advised to stay indoors and wear N95 masks when outside. The city is calling for outdoor events to be postponed, but the Phillies game is still scheduled to begin at 6:05 p.m.June 7, 2023
Weekend
Philly Beer Week and a Prince birthday bash: Your weekend guide to things to do
Attend Odunde Festival, the country's largest African American street fest, or the final days of Philly Beer Week this weekend. City Winery will host a Prince birthday party and tribute concert on Friday, June 7, as the Cruiser Olympia launches its pop-up speakeasy. The Science History Institute's summer fest is on Saturday, June 8.June 7, 2023
Movies
'Reality' and Broadway star Marchánt Davis still thinks Philly is part of his DNA
Philly native Marchánt Davis is one of three stars in 'Reality,' the HBO dramatization of whistleblower Reality Winner's 2017 FBI interrogation which premiered last week. He is currently starring with Sean Hayes in 'Good Night, Oscar' on Broadway through the summer.June 6, 2023
Weather
Red flag warning, indicating elevated risk of fires, issued for Philly region as weather stays dry
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Dry plants, low humidity, breezy winds and a chance of dry thunderstorms are increasing the risk of new fires. Haze from Canadian wildfires has also worsened air pollution; DEP announced a code orange alert.Just In
- Parks & Rec resource center offers Philly residents free access to gardening tools, compost and mulch
- Medical marijuana reclassified by Trump administration as a less dangerous drug
- When people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them
- Joel Embiid participates in parts of practice ahead of Sixers-Celtics Game 3
- Weitzman Museum shines a light on tiny Caribbean island that helped fuel the American Revolution
- Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker
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