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 5, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: 'Sirens,' 'Alien' and 'The Birdcage'
'The Birdcage' and 'Some Like It Hot' are new to Prime for Pride month. Need other streaming recommendations for June? 'Sirens' hit Netflix in late May, while 'Alien' and 'The Verdict' are now on Hulu and Max, respectively.June 3, 2025
Investigations
Dragon boat capsizes in Schuylkill River, prompting marine rescue
A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning, sending one person to the hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.June 3, 2025
Protests
Protesters call for the release of Philly asylum seeker
Activists protested outside the Federal Detention Center in Philly on Tuesday demanded the release of Edwin Nicolas Sanches Pachon, an asylum seeker detained by ICE during a routine check-in.June 3, 2025
Arts & Culture
Art for the Cash Poor fair promises original pieces for $250 or less
Over 100 artists will sell their work for $250 or less at the Art for the Cash Poor fair in Olde Kensington on Saturday, June 14. The Philly festival will be held in and around the Crane Arts Building.June 2, 2025
Illness
Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds
Regular exercise could lower the risk of death, recurrence or new diagnoses among colon cancer patients, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds. The disease has been affecting more Americans under the age of 50.June 2, 2025
Food & Drink
Enjoy dinner on a car-free section of Germantown Avenue during Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions
The 7100 and 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue will close to cars for Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions outdoor dining series. The seasonal event is scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month between June and September 2025.May 27, 2025
Music
Low Cut Connie releases Trump protest song 'Livin in the USA'
Low Cut Connie released a new protest song Tuesday. 'Livin in the USA' alludes to Trump administration policies like mass deportations. The Philly band canceled a Kennedy Center show over the president's takeover in February.May 27, 2025
Investigations
Police seek public's help in identifying pedestrian struck by car in North Philly
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a car in North Philly early Sunday morning. A Cadillac struck the woman along Broad Street, police said. The woman is in critical condition at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Center.May 27, 2025
History
How PAFA acquired etchings of ancient Rome from Napoleon Bonaparte
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts made a crucial early acquisition through Napoleon Bonaparte. The French emperor gifted the art school and museum, the oldest in America, a collection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi etchings.May 26, 2025
History
Lucy the Elephant supporters scramble to make up funding cuts from DOGE
DOGE cut federal funding earmarked for Lucy the Elephant in April. Now, the people in charge of the Margate roadside attraction are scrambling to make up the missing $500,000 for planned interior renovations.Just In
- With playoff spot clinched, Sixers will convey 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City Thunder
- Winners and losers: Phillies embarrassed by Cubs in latest series setback
- Mayor Parker doubles down on rideshare fee, as Uber claims it's a 'double tax'
- Free Library completely restores Saturday hours for first time since before the pandemic
- New AI tool that predicts 5-year breast cancer risk should be available to women at 35, NCCN guidelines say
- Revamped Stateside Live! to open new rooftop bar, beer garden in late spring
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