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.

kristin@phillyvoice.com

May 2, 2024

Courts

Firm that performed COVID contact tracing for Pa. to pay $2.7 million in cybersecurity settlement

by Kristin Hunt

Insight Global, the Atlanta firm that performed COVID contact tracing for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, will pay $2.7 million to settle allegations that it failed to secure personal information. The federal suit was brought by a whistleblower.

May 1, 2024

Business

Outdoor dining in Center City now exceeds pre-pandemic levels

by Kristin Hunt

The latest State of Center City report shows that retail occupancy has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, and neighborhood restaurants have more outdoor seats than they did in 2019.

May 1, 2024

Weekend

A 'Star Wars' haunted house, Broad Street Run and Southeast Asian Market: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Broad Street Run and Southeast Asian Market return to Philly for another year this weekend. In honor of Star Wars Day, the Lincoln Mill Haunted House will offer specially themed spooks. Anakin also will sign autographs at Fan Expo Philadelphia.

May 1, 2024

Arts & Culture

The giant heart is closing at the Franklin Institute, but it will return later this year

by Kristin Hunt

The Franklin Institute's giant heart is closing on May 6, bit it will be a centerpiece of a new exhibit on the human body, set to open in November. The shuttering is part of a years-long reorganization, which began with the 'Wondrous Space' collection.

April 29, 2024

Music

Can you write a great song in less than 24 hours? Prove it in WXPN's new contest

by Kristin Hunt

Radio station WXPN's new contest challenges bands and musicians to create a song in 24 hours based on a prompt. The winner of the contest will get studio time, an honorarium and a slot in the XPoNential Music Festival in September.

April 29, 2024

Arts & Culture

Street artist's commentary on school shootings lives short life in Center City

by Kristin Hunt

Bad Luck, a Philadelphia street artist often compared to Banksy, spray-painted a new piece at 16th and Chestnut streets in Center City. The stenciled image of a boy with a backpack and bulletproof vest was intended to spark dialogue on school shootings. But it was scrubbed within days.

April 26, 2024

Food & Drink

Buffalo Wild Wings Go will offer free wings for a year when it opens next week

by Kristin Hunt

Buffalo Wild Wings Go will offer free wings for a year when it opens in Philadelphia next week. The takeout and delivery concept from the chicken chain will give vouchers to the first 100 customers in line Wednesday, May 1.

April 26, 2024

Opioids

Prescription drug Take Back Day is Saturday. Find out where to dispose of unused medications in Philly and region

by Kristin Hunt

The DEA is hosting another take-back prescription drug drive on Saturday, April 27. Philadelphians can bring their old, unused and expired medications to pop-up sites or state drop boxes.

April 25, 2024

Weekend

Oddities, antiques and Flavors on the Avenue: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Searching for things to do during the final weekend of April? The World Oddities Expo is coming to Philly, along with the Flavors on the Avenue food fest. Fox Chase Farm will also be open to the public for its sheep shearing day.

April 25, 2024

Food & Drink

Jim's Steaks reopens next week and customers may feel like they've been transported to the Magic Gardens

by Kristin Hunt

Jim's Steaks, at 400 South St., reopens Wednesday, May 1 with more space walls of mosaics from artist Isaiah Zagar. The Philly-favorite cheesesteak spot expanded into the former Eye's Gallery building while renovating after a 2022 fire.