Chris Compendio
Chris Compendio is a staff writer for PhillyVoice from the Main Line and currently based in West Philly. After studying creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University, Chris worked for various pop culture news websites as a contributor, writer, and editor. Topics that Chris has written about include the video game industry, film and television, national politics, and local communities. Their byline has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Polygon, Inverse, and several other outlets.
May 18, 2024
Investigations
Shooting in Delaware County leaves one juvenile killed, another injured
The shooting in Delaware County took place on Friday afternoon. One juvenile had a gunshot wound to the torso while the other was shot in the foot. EMS units took both victims to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, where the juvenile with the torso wound died from his injury.May 18, 2024
Festivals
Northern Liberties Night Market returns with food trucks and beer gardens
The first NoLibs nighttime food and drink fest will feature 23 food spots and 50 vendors, along with live music, entertainment and a kids zone. Local taps featured this year include Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Joe & Kay’s, Urban Village Brewing Co. and North Bowl, while food offerings include pierogies, pizza and tacos.May 18, 2024
Protests
Demonstration erupts at Penn after pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to occupy academic building
A week after police swept a pro-Palestinian encampment on Penn's campus, a group of protesters attempted to occupy the school's Fisher-Bennett Hall building. After police arrested 19 protesters and secured the building, a demonstration formed on 34th Street, extending to the site of an alumni event.May 17, 2024
Investigations
3 people charged in alleged assault of off-duty police officer in North Philly; Another suspect remains on the run
Three people wanted for the alleged assault of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer are now in custody. Cian Dennis, Yusef Coleman and Khamil Brown have all been charged; police are still searching for Arthur Jones, 38. Officer Eric Rodriguez was allegedly assaulted as he returned home from work on Sunday, May 12, 2024.May 17, 2024
Travel
North Wildwood: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer
North Wildwood during the summer of 2024: Tis what you need to know about the shore towns beaches, lifeguards and things to do. North Wildwood is a prime tourist destination, that includes a portion of the Wildwood Boardwalk . Also check out the entertainment district along Olde New Jersey Avenue for restaurants, bars, live music and special events.May 17, 2024
LGBTQ
Stonewall exhibit in New York to feature Philly's role in gay rights movement
Gay rights activist and Philadelphia Gay News founder Mark Segal is curating an exhibit at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York that will highlight Philly's role in the LGBTQ+ movement.May 16, 2024
Odd News
Raccoon interrupts Union match, skillfully dodging trash can-wielding stadium workers
A raccoon interrupted the soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May, 15, 2024. The critter was on the pitch for 161 seconds before it was captured and eventually released into the wild.May 16, 2024
Investigations
Man who escaped from Philly police caught in Northern Liberties by U.S. Marshals
Nafiysh Knox-Schenck, 32, was apprehended Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Service at a condominium complex in Northern Liberties. He had fled from a Philadelphia police vehicle Monday after he was arrested for alleged firearms violations.May 16, 2024
Entertainment
'The Room' to screen at PhilaMOCA with live commentary from actor Greg Sestero
Cult film 'The Room' will be screening at PhilaMOCA on June 4, and Greg Sestero, who portrayed the character Mark in Tommy Wiseau's movie, will be at the North Philly venue to provide live commentary and share personal insights.May 15, 2024
Investigations
Delaware woman fatally shot by police during chase that ended in Chester
A 23-year-old woman led police on a chase from Wilmington, Delaware, to Chester, Pennsylvania, after authorities tried to arrest her for her involvement last year in a shooting. The woman was shot and killed by police while attempting to flee in a car after she had crashed another vehicle in Chester.
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