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 10, 2025
TV
Jeremiah Zagar, whose artistic parents shaped South Philly, delves into family drama with 'Task'
Jeremiah Zagar, who made his feature debut with a biopic of his artist father Isaiah, directs four of the seven episodes in the HBO series 'Task.' He will direct the Jeremy Allen White movie 'Painted Bride' next.September 10, 2025
Courts
Montgomery County man who shipped fake Xanax sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charles Dewayne Myers of Montgomery County will serve up to four years in prison for mailing bromazolam, a synthetic benzodiazepine, as Xanax. The drug is not approved for medical use.September 9, 2025
History
Philly museums, cultural groups call Trump administration's plans to remove slavery exhibits 'un-American'
A group of 45 Philly museums and cultural groups called the Trump's plans to remove or alter slavery exhibits 'ahistorical and un-American' in a letter. A recent review reportedly flagged signage at Independence National Park.September 8, 2025
Food & Drink
Former East Kensington pub Martha to be 'revived' for one night in South Philly
Martha, the East Kensington pub that closed last November, will return for one night in South Philly. Herman's is hosting a pop-up Monday, Sept. 15, with bartenders from the former restaurant serving its classic cocktails.September 8, 2025
Neighborhoods
Cleaning program comes to West Philly to tidy up 275 blocks through January
A cleaning program designed to reduce gun violence is coming to 275 blocks in West Philly. Glitter will clear litter from 275 blocks in Cobbs Creek, Carroll Park, Haddington, Overbrook Park and other areas through January.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
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.Just In
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- HBO's 'Task' returns to Delco to continue filming new season in Upper Darby
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