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 7, 2025
TV
'Task' Episode 1 recap: Will HBO's latest crime show set in Philly suburbs be even darker than 'Mare of Easttown'?
Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent in HBO's new miniseries 'Task,' set in Delaware County from 'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby.September 3, 2025
Entertainment
How the creator of Miss Piggy became Philly's go-to mascot maker
Bonnie Erickson designed the Phillie Phanatic in the late 1970s after creating Miss Piggy for the Muppets. Learn how Philadelphia's favorite mascot came to life.September 2, 2025
Crime
Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in
LB Cuts, a barbershop in the Port Richmond area, is seeking $10,000 on GoFundMe after an apparent break-in. The store's owner Lou Bravo said a thief smashed the front door and stole equipment Labor Day morning.August 29, 2025
Food & Drink
Here's where to get pumpkin spice lattes in Philadelphia
Pumpkin spice lattes are returning to coffee shops in Philadelphia. The seasonal fall drink is already available at La Colombe, Good Karma, Dunkin' and Starbucks. It'll be back soon at One Shot, Rival Bros and Herman's.August 29, 2025
Recreation
Man who saved 9-year-old boy from Northeast Philly plane crash to throw out first pitch for Phillies
Caseem Wongus, the Kensington man who saved a 9-year-old boy from the scene of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January, will throw out the first pitch in the Phillies vs. Braves game Friday night.August 29, 2025
Music
Sabrina Carpenter drops 'Rocky Horror'-inspired music video with Colman Domingo
Sabrina Carpenter made a 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' homage with Colman Domingo through her new music video for 'Tears.' The song is the second track off her seventh album 'Man's Best Friend,' which was released Friday.August 28, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: 'Alien: Earth,' 'Love Is Blind: U.K.,' 'Inside Man'
'Alien: Earth' is now airing on FX and Hulu. 'Love Is Blind: U.K.' also concludes its second season on Netflix. 'Inside Man' and 'Crimson Peak' are also new to streaming platforms in early September.August 26, 2025
Technology
Pennsylvania and New Jersey press tech companies to crack down on deepfake pornography
Attorneys general from 47 U.S. states and territories wrote to search engines and payment platforms Friday requesting better restrictions against deepfake pornography. The letters addressed Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Visa and others.August 26, 2025
Celebrities
Taylor Swift's engagement outfit is already sold out
Taylor Swift's engagement dress is already sold out. Fans were quick to identify the as a silk-blend Ralph Lauren striped sleeveless dress that retails for $398, but it's currently on sale for $319.99.August 25, 2025
Arts & Culture
Mural Arts founder Jane Golden to depart organization after 42-year tenure
Mural Arts founder Jane Golden is stepping down as executive director in July 2026. She has been with the public arts program, designed to address graffiti in Philadelphia, since 1984. She will assist in the search for her replacement.Just In
- Sixers will pick No. 22 or No. 23 overall in 2026 NBA Draft courtesy of Houston Rockets, Jared McCain trade
- Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions
- Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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