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 14, 2023
Mental Health
What is somatic therapy? Advocates believe it explores connections between mental health and physical symptoms
Somatic principles are more popular than ever thanks to TikTok and books like The Body Keeps the Score and How to Do the Work. The practice, sometimes called somatic therapy, somatic experiencing or simply somatics, emphasizes the mind-body connection.June 14, 2023
Entertainment
Jennifer Coolidge-themed drag and comedy night comes to City Winery this Thursday
City Winery will present a Jennifer Coolidge-themed comedy and drag night on Thursday, June 15. Hosted by comedian Sarah Rachel Lazarus, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features drag queens X-Emma and VinChelle as well as standup acts TaTa Sherise and John Hedrick.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
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.Just In
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