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.
October 30, 2024
Entertainment
November's comedy shows include David Cross in Glenside and a 'Lord of the Rings' musical
November comedy shows in the Philadelphia region include Jerrod Carmichael at Helium Comedy Club, David Cross at Keswick Theatre and Michelle Wolf at Punch Line Philly. Also next month, Adrienne Theater will host a production of 'Fellowship! The Musical,' which parodies 'The Lord of the Rings.'October 29, 2024
TV
Gov. Shapiro evokes Spider-Man on 'The Daily Show' when asked about the importance of Pennsylvania in next week's election
Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared on 'The Daily Show' on Monday night to discuss Pennsylvania's pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election with host Jon Stewart. Shapiro also talked about how I-95 in Philadelphia was repaired so quickly in 2023, and what it was like to be vetted as a potential vice presidential candidate.October 26, 2024
Investigations
Police arrest Bucks County man who allegedly organized illegal car meetups
Police arrested Joseph Cavenaugh, 21, of Levittown, Bucks County, on Friday morning for allegedly organizing and promoting a series of chaotic car meetups in Philadelphia on Sept 21-22. Authorities also arrested Philly man James Hare, 20, for allegedly being a participant of the meetups. Police say that more arrests are still to come as part of the month-long investigation.October 26, 2024
Investigations
Fake Bucks County mail-in ballot video was made by 'Russian actors,' federal agencies say
According to U.S. intelligence officials, Russian disinformation operations were responsible for a staged video that purportedly showed an individual tearing up mail-in ballots in Bucks County with votes for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Republican and Democratic officials from both major political parties condemned the video.October 26, 2024
TV
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover will be a two-episode event
The Gang from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' will appear in the ninth episode of 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4, while 'Abbott' characters will appear in 'It's Always Sunny' in its forthcoming Season 17. The 'Abbott' half of the two-episode crossover has already been filmed and will include a 'significant storyline' for Charlie Day's character.October 25, 2024
Arts & Culture
PMA Contemporary Craft Show to host nearly 200 artists from Philly to Italy
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will be held Nov. 15-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Nearly 200 artisans, including several from Philly and 24 guests from Italy, will be on the show floor. Programming includes a scarf-tying demonstration and a fashion show with handmade pieces.October 25, 2024
Arts & Culture
All year, this East Passyunk artist has chronicled the lives of Philly residents through a collaborative, online diary
Artist Molly Gorelick, of East Passyunk, organized a collaborative, online diary called 'A Year in Philadelphia' that has 366 city residents each documenting a different day in 2024. Entries typically include hour-by-hour updates with photos. Gorelick says she plans to continue the project in 2025 by assigning 'curators' to oversee each month.October 25, 2024
Demonstrations
Protesters interrupt Philly school board meeting, calling for Northeast High teacher's reinstatement
A pro-Palestine group of parents interrupted the School District of Philadelphia board meeting Thursday night, demanding Northeast High School teacher Keziah Ridgeway be reinstated. Ridgeway was removed in September after a Jewish group filed a complaint accusing her of using her post to promote anti-Israel viewpoints.October 24, 2024
Movies
Bruce Springsteen movie seeks extras for scenes to be shot in Asbury Park
The upcoming movie about Bruce Springsteen is looking for extras to shoot scenes in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Dec. 9-13 and Dec. 16. The casting call also seeks owners of historic cars from the 1950s to 1981. The biopic is based on the book 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' and follows Springsteen as he makes the album 'Nebraska.'October 24, 2024
Development
Philly Zoo to expand Bear Country exhibit with largest renovation in over a decade
The Philadelphia Zoo will expand its Bear Country exhibit with its biggest renovation in over a decade. The project costs $20 million and will be completed by spring 2026. The updated exhibit will have a new habitat, a connecting trail to the Zoo360 experience and new viewing areas.Just In
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