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.
January 8, 2025
Weekend
Fire breathing, beer and the Philadelphia Auto Show: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Philadelphia Auto Show kicks off another 10-day car convention Saturday. Ardmore Music Hall's winter beer festival and Fire & Frost Fun in Peddler's Village also return this weekend.January 7, 2025
Food & Drink
Northern Liberties Restaurant Week returns with $25 prix fixe dinners
Northern Liberties Restaurant Week returns Thursday, Jan. 30, to Saturday, Feb. 8. The promotion will feature 14 restaurants, each offering a prix fixe dinner menu with three or four courses for $25-$45.January 7, 2025
Crime
Early numbers suggest a slight decline in juvenile crime in Philadelphia in 2024
Juvenile crime trended down in Philadelphia in 2024, preliminary data shows. District Attorney Larry Krasner presented the numbers at a Tuesday conference. There were 1,879 cases as of Nov. 30, compared with 2,224 in all of 2023.January 7, 2025
TV
Play 'Abbott Elementary' and 'It's Always Sunny' bingo during Wednesday's crossover episode
Play a sitcom-themed bingo game during the 'Abbott Elementary' crossover episode with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' airing Wednesday on ABC.January 6, 2025
Prevention
Here's how to avoid slipping in the snow — and how to protect yourself if you fall
The number of hospital visits caused by falls rises during snowstorms. Here's how to avoid slipping on the ice and snow — and what to do if you fall. Health experts recommend walking like a penguin with small steps and a slow pace. Ice cleats can provide additional grip.January 3, 2025
Investigations
Chestnut Hill College alum and former lacrosse captain among 14 killed in New Orleans truck attack
The 14 victims of the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans include Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old who was a 2022 graduate of Chestnut Hill College and an account executive with Audacy.January 3, 2025
TV
New PBS series 'Great Migrations' examines influx of Black people to Northern cities like Philadelphia
The PBS series 'Great Migrations' explores the influx of Black people to northern cities like Philadelphia between 1910 and 1970. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, the show debuts Tuesday, Jan. 28.January 2, 2025
Weekend
Dinosaurs, goats and zoo lights: Your weekend guide to things to do
Jurassic Quest comes to the Philadelphia region for the first weekend of January 2025. Other things to do include the Philly Goat Project Christmas tree recycling events and LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo.January 2, 2025
Food & Drink
Grab a three-course meal for $40 during Center City Restaurant Week
During the first Center City Restaurant Week of 2025, diners can enjoy prix fixe meals for $20-$60. Two-course lunches and three-course dinners will be available at 112 participating restaurants.December 31, 2024
Movies
These 5 documentaries showcase the wide range of Philly's music scene
Documentaries like 'I Called Him Morgan' and 'Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me' shine a light on Philadelphia musicians. Berks County native Taylor Swift also anchors the 2020 movie 'Miss Americana.'Just In
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