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 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.August 1, 2023
Festivals
Philly Fringe Festival returns with original theater, performance art, circus workshops and pop-up cabaret
The 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival will return for its 27th iteration from Thursday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 24. Nearly 300 productions will run in performance spaces across the city, including Circadium circus acts, a Bowie showcase from teen students at Paul Green Rock Academy and a free rodeo in various parks.August 1, 2023
Streaming
Netflix docuseries on female rappers features Tierra Whack, Bahamadia
The Netflix docuseries 'Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop" is available to stream on Aug. 9, two days before the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The series includes interviews with rap legends Queen Latifah, Da Brat, Sha-Rock, Remy Ma, Latto and Saweetie. Philly rappers Tierra Whack and Bahamadia are also featured.July 31, 2023
Government
N.J. Senate president is now acting governor of the state
N.J. Senate Pres. Nick Scutari, a Democrat, became acting governor of New Jersey on Monday after Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver sought hospitalization. Gov. Phil Murphy left the country Friday for a two-week vacation in Italy, where his family owns a villa.July 31, 2023
Nature
Supermoon to appear above region this week, followed by another in late August that's also a blue moon
Two supermoons will appear in the sky in August 2023. The first will occur Tuesday, Aug. 1 and the second, a blue moon, will happen Wednesday, Aug. 30. Blue moons do not change color, and are not actually blue. They mark the second full moon in a month. A supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit.July 27, 2023
Adult Health
Meat allergies caused by lone star ticks have increased dramatically, CDC finds
Alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy spread by the lone star tick, is becoming more common in the United States, according to research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also found that most health care providers have little knowledge of AGS, a sensitivity to a sugar found in red meat and animal products like cow's milk.July 27, 2023
Celebrities
When Sinéad O'Connor refused to have the national anthem played before a concert, a Philly DJ tried to start a feud
Sinead O'Connor, who died July 26, 2023, courted controversy before a Philly concert in August 1990 by refusing to allow the national anthem to be played before a New Jersey show. DJ John DeBella reacted by showing up outside the The Mann Center, and handing out American flags. His protest received limited support.July 26, 2023
Weekend
Butterflies, beer and Shakespeare in the park: Your weekend guide to things to do
Need things to do during the final weekend of July in Philadelphia? Shakespeare in Clark Park presents a free rock musical version of 'Two Gentlemen of Verona,' while the Night in Venice boat parade returns to Ocean City with Jim Gardner as grand marshal. PSPCA has a $10 adoption fee on dogs 1 year or older.Just In
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