Kristin Hunt
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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March 10-12 Philadelphia weekend guide: ABBA dance party, PFS Oscar event & Shrek rave
The March 10-12 weekend in Philadelphia includes an ABBA dance party at the American Swedish Historical Museum, goat walk at the Awbury Arboretum, Oscar watch party at the Philadelphia Film Center, Shrek rave at the Theatre of Living Arts and CultureFest! at the Penn Museum. → Read More
Where to get delicious deals on pies for Pi Day in Philadelphia
Pi Day, March 14, celebrates the mathematical constant, but many bakeries use it to honor sweet and savory pies. Philly shops including Night Kitchen Bakery, Lil Pop Shop and Little Susie's will offer special menus and discounts that Tuesday. The nonprofit MANNA will also host a pie sale at its headquarters. → Read More
Pennsylvania energy sources: Renewables make up a small fraction, EIA report shows
Pennsylvania ranks No. 45 in terms of renewable energy production across American states, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says. The state has shifted focus from coal to natural gas in recent years, but still draws only 3% of its power from renewable sources like wind, solar, biomass or hydro. → Read More
Philly boxers pick their favorite rivals from the 'Rocky' and 'Creed' movie universe
As 'Creed III' arrives in theaters, trainers at three Philadelphia boxing gyms pick their favorite rivals from the wider 'Rocky' film franchise, including Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago and Spider Rico. → Read More
Flower shows and fashion week: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly
Looking for something to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Grab discounted dinners at East Passyunk Restaurant Week, smell the roses at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, watch the runway at Fashion Week or meet the little blue penguin chick at Adventure Aquarium in Camden. → Read More
Gritty may appear on new season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-creator and star Rob McElhenney teased an upcoming appearance by Flyers mascot Gritty on the show's 16th season, which is currently filming. Last month, he teased a cameo from Phillies legend Chase Utley. → Read More
Joanna McClinton elected Pennsylvania's speaker of the House after Mark Rozzi steps down
Joanna McClinton became the first woman to be elected as speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after Mark Rozzi resigned his post. McClinton, a Democrat from Philadelphia, represents the state's 191st District. She previously served as House majority leader and minority leader. → Read More
Little blue penguin chick arrives at Adventure Aquarium in Camden
The baby, who does not yet have a name, weighed less than a pound at birth. He'll soon grow feathers and learn to grab fish from staff biologists → Read More
Things to do in Philly this weekend, Feb. 24-26, from iceless curling to Bierfest beerlesque
Looking to make plans for Feb. 24-26? Bring your kids to Penn Museum after hours or take a chilly dip for a good cause → Read More
Chinatown gets animated in campaign against 76ers arena plan with bevy of protest art on display
Opponents of the Sixers arena proposed at 10th and Market streets in Chinatown are channeling their message through protest art, including posters, postcards and a forthcoming music video. Some restaurants and community centers in neighborhood, along with others outside of Chinatown, have displayed the artwork. → Read More
Feb. 17-19 weekend guide: New Disney exhibit, Oscar movies marathon and Jurassic World Live
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Marvel at the giant animatronic dinosaurs of Jurassic World Live, join an Oscar movie marathon, check out the new Disney100 exhibit at the Franklin, watch the '1776' Broadway revival at Kimmel or try underwater yoga at W Philadelphia. → Read More
One Book, One Philadelphia 2023: Free Library selects 'Interior Chinatown' by Charles Yu
The Free Library has chosen Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown' as the 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia pick. The satirical novel critiques Asian stereotypes through its protagonist Willis Wu, a background actor who plays roles like 'Delivery Man' on a fictional cop show. Hulu is currently adapting the story into a TV show. → Read More
How to get over the Eagles' Super Bowl loss, according to a psychologist
Eagles fans watched in disbelief as the Birds lost Super Bowl LVII to the Kansas City Chiefs in the final minutes of the game. Dr. Eric Zillmer, of Drexel University, says fans are going through stages of grief now, and it's important to for them to process their feelings with others. Even listening to sports radio or watching TV coverage may help. → Read More
New exhibit sheds light on James Forten, Black abolitionist and Revolutionary War fighter
The Museum of the American Revolution's new "Black Founders: The Forten Family" exhibit tells the story of James Forten, a lifelong Philadelphian who fought in the Revolutionary War and rallied for abolition. Activism was a family affair, as his wife and daughters also joined the anti-slavery movement; Harriet Forten Purvis ran an Underground Railroad stop with her husband Robert. → Read More
Gritty chatbot reveals the Flyers mascot's favorite albums, best friends and inner demons
Ardmore-based engineer Doug Muth used Character.Ai to create a Gritty chabot. The simulation is built on the Flyers mascot's Twitter and Wikipedia pages. PhillyVoice used the chatbot to ask Gritty about his celebrity friends, best presents, and favorite music. In the conversation, the mascot admitted to being a sore loser but said he's a proponent of mental health treatment. → Read More
Mountain lions in Pennsylvania: Reintroducing pumas may help control deer population, reduce traffic accidents
Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, once were native to the eastern U.S. Some biologists have proposed reintroducing the big cats to control the deer population and thereby reduce traffic accidents, suggesting habitats in north central Pennsylvania. But the state's game commission say it will leave deer management to the hunters. → Read More
Environmental coalition wants Philly's mayoral candidates to pledge to make the city litter free by 2028
Waste Free Philly, a coalition of environmental groups dedicated to clean water and air and waste reduction, called on Philadelphia's 2023 mayoral candidates to commit to its agenda, including a program to end illegal dumping by 2028. Rev. Warren Bloom and former City Councilmember Derek Green signed on. → Read More
Beyoncé's Renaissance tour to stop at Lincoln Financial Field on July 12
Beyoncé has announced dates for her 2023 Renaissance tour, which includes a stop in Philadelphia on July 12 at Lincoln Financial Field. The superstar released her platinum 'Renaissance' album last summer. The date that tickets go on sale has not yet been revealed. → Read More
Attempted arson at North Jersey synagogue underscores statewide pattern of antisemitic violence
A masked man threw a lit Molotov cocktail at the Temple Ner Tamid synagogue in Bloomfield, New Jersey. on Sunday. Police are searching for the suspect, who was wearing a ski mask in security footage recorded at 3:19 a.m. The attempted arson is part of a wider pattern of antisemitic violence across the state. → Read More
2023 Puppy Bowl: Meet the Philly-area dogs appearing on the Animal Planet special
Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl will air Sunday, Feb. 12 before Super Bowl LVII. The lineup includes nine dogs from shelters in the Philadelphia region, including a mutt from Brandywine Valley SPCA called Tailen Hurts. → Read More