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.
September 15, 2023
Adult Health
Many popular cold medicines contain an ineffective ingredient; here's what to take instead
A decongestant commonly found in cold medicines, including some NyQuil, Sudafed, Tylenol and Mucinex products, is ineffective, an FDA panel unanimously ruled this week. The FDA may decide to recall products containing phenylephrine, but there are alternative decongestants on the market.September 15, 2023
History
New book explores folklore from the Delaware Valley's first people
In the new book 'On the Turtle's Back,' authors Camilla Townsend and Nicky Kay Michael collect and contextualize folklore from the Lenape, also known as the Delaware people, who lived in modern-day Pennsylvania and New Jersey before English settlers arrived in America.September 14, 2023
Development
76ers arena legislation will be drafted, councilmember says, but when it'll be introduced is uncertain
The 76ers arena proposal appears to be on the track for legislative approval. Councilmember Mark Squilla, who represents the Center City neighborhoods where the arena would be built, indicated that an ordinance authorizing the project is being drafted. He plans to introduce it but say it needs "some community stakeholder support."September 13, 2023
Weekend
Oktoberfest, Restaurant Week and a bunch of bees: Your weekend guide to things to do
Center City Restaurant Week continues this weekend in Philly. Oktoberfest celebrations begin on Saturday, Sept. 16, and the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild hosts a honey festival.September 13, 2023
Government
Citizen complaints about Philadelphia police officers still take longer than a year to resolve, report finds
Misconduct complaints against Philadelphia police officers still take more than a year to resolve, a new report from the Citizens Police Oversight Commission finds. There have been greater improvements in other reforms, including more severe punishments for officers who are repeat offenders.September 12, 2023
Lawsuits
Philly ethics board case against Jeff Brown super PAC dismissed
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics lawsuit against a super PAC affiliated with Jeff Brown has been dismissed. The board had accused For a Better Philadelphia of illegally coordinating with the former mayoral candidate and exceeding campaign finance limits.September 12, 2023
Protests
Housing activists liken 76ers' arena plans to Philly's long history of displacement
In protest of the proposed 76ers arena on Tuesday, housing activists accused the leaders of the project, David Adelman, David Blitzer and Josh Harris, of predatory development. They likened the potential displacement Chinatown to other instances in Philly, particularly in Black Bottom and the UC Townhomes.September 11, 2023
Food & Drink
Dine Latino Restaurant Week returns with free appetizers and desserts at dozens of Philly eateries
Dine Latino Restaurant Week returns to 25 restaurants in Philadelphia, Ambler, Drexel Hill and Chalfont, with more restaurants to be announced. Get a free dessert or appetizer with the purchase of two dinner entrées from Tuesday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22.September 11, 2023
Transportation
Construction to add protected bike lane on Walnut Street will start this week
Construction crews will begin work on Walnut Street between 33rd and 63rd streets on Monday, as the city continues a two-year project to improve road safety in West Philadelphia. A protected bike lane and expanded pedestrian areas will be added.September 8, 2023
Food & Drink
Oktoberfest 2023: Where to drink German beer in Philly this fall
Oktoberfest parties will take place around the Philly region between mid-September until early October. Here is a list of some of the events in 2023.Just In
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