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.
December 20, 2024
Recreation
Atlantic City Airshow canceled for 2025, skipping second year in a row
The Atlantic City Airshow for 2025 has been canceled as organizers reevaluate the event's future. The 2024 show was abruptly canceled due to funding issues and a major act withdrawing from the event. Officials expressed hope that the airshow will return in 2026.December 20, 2024
Business
Board game cafes Thirsty Dice and Twenty One Pips are closing Sunday
Thirsty Dice, Philly's first board game bar and restaurant, and its offshoot Twenty One Pips in Ardmore are closing on Sunday, Dec. 22. Matt Hendricks, the owner of both venues, cited financial struggles and a slow summer this year as the reason for the closing.December 20, 2024
Entertainment
Questlove is making a documentary about 'SNL' musical performances to mark show's 50th anniversary
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots is a co-director and executive producer for ''Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,' a documentary highlighting memorable performances on the long-running sketch comedy and variety show. The three-hour special airs on NBC on Monday, Jan. 27, and it includes sketches, performances and interviews with over 50 subjects.December 19, 2024
Movies
First 'Superman' trailer shows David Corenswet fighting villains and taking flight
The first trailer for 'Superman,' which stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, offers a glimpse of the new DC Universe franchise, showing Superman being rescued by his dog Krypto. There are shots of Lois Lane and Lex Luther, too. Corenswet's version of Superman is expected to be a more hopeful and positive iteration of the superhero.December 19, 2024
Investigations
Police are searching for third suspect connected to Christmas Village shooting
Police have an arrest warrant for Raheem Hylton, 16, for his alleged involvement in the Dec. 13 shooting near the ice rink in Dilworth Park. Authorities said Hylton is a 'runaway juvenile' who should be considered armed and dangerous. Two suspects are in custody and charged with aggravated assault and other offenses.December 19, 2024
Business
Iron Hill Brewery to open its third Philly location at Temple University
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is opening its third Philadelphia location at Temple University. The restaurant is replacing a former bookstore at 1700 N. Broad St. — a short walk from the Liacouras Center. It's the latest development near Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The Peabody restaurant is set to open there this winter.December 18, 2024
Investigations
Porch pirates in Gloucester Township caught on video taunting residents days after stealing from them
Footage shared by Gloucester Township Police in South Jersey shows two people stealing a package from a front porch in Sicklerville on Dec. 9, with one of them 'twerking' on camera. Upon learning that the video was shared on the Ring Neighbors app, they returned to the residence two days later to taunt the homeowners and return one of the broken stolen items.December 18, 2024
Government
Norristown police chief resigns 3 weeks after being placed on administrative leave
Norristown Chief of Police Jacqueline Bailey-Davis resigned Tuesday night. She had been placed on administrative leave Nov. 25, a move described by town officials as a 'personnel matter.' Bailey-Davis was the first woman to lead Norristown police, but her tenure lasted less than one year.December 17, 2024
Government
Upper Darby union workers vote to authorize strike as contract nears expiration
Upper Darby municipal workers represented by Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Their current contract expires Dec. 31. The union says the township proposed a contract that would reduce the workforce and triple health care costs for workers. Township officials deny an intention to reduce the workforce.December 14, 2024
Celebrities
Quinta Brunson is a guest judge in the next 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season
Quinta Brunson is part of the star-studded guest judge line-up of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17. Other celebrities that will appear in the reality competition show are Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Adam Lambert and Hunter Schafer. Last season, Philly drag queen Sapphira Cristál was the competition's runner-up. This season features a contestant from Asbury Park, New Jersey.
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