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

December 20, 2024

Music

Sabrina Carpenter plays 'Please Please Please,' 'Espresso' with string quartet on Tiny Desk Concert

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter played hits like 'Please Please Please,' 'Taste' and 'Espresso' with a string quartet in her NPR Tiny Desk Concert released Friday.

December 20, 2024

Music

Philly Specials drop bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi a month after release of latest holiday album

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Specials — the holiday band comprised of current and former Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson — released a surprise bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi. The group covered Chuck Berry's 'Run Rudolph Run.'

December 19, 2024

Weekend

Tamales market, one-man 'Nutcracker' and last-minute holiday shopping: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do this final weekend before Christmas? Pick up last-minute gifts at two new pop-up markets, sample tamales at Sor Ynez, visit the Science History Institute before it closes or see a one-man 'Nutcracker.'

December 19, 2024

Government

After sit-in protest delays vote, City Council approves 76ers arena legislation

by Kristin Hunt

City Council approved legislation that greenlights the Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal on Thursday after anti-arena protesters delayed the vote with a sit-in demonstration. Officers arrested and hauled activists away. The Center City arena is slated to open in 2031, when the Sixers lease at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philly expires.

December 18, 2024

History

Army's WWII postal unit, which included women from Philadelphia, chronicled in new film 'The Six Triple Eight'

by Kristin Hunt

The new Netflix World War II movie 'The Six Triple Eight' tells the true story of the only, all-Black women's unit deployed in Europe. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion sorted and delivered mail to soldiers.

December 17, 2024

Courts

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings charged with murder of Philadelphia woman

by Kristin Hunt

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been charged with the murder of Valerie Mack, of Philadelphia. He will now stand trial for the deaths of seven women.

December 13, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA to add fuel cell electric buses to its fleet early in 2025

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA will debut its 10 fuel cell electric buses in early 2025. The transit authority expects them to work across routes, starting sometime in January. It hopes to transition all its vehicles to zero emission models by 2040.

December 13, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter chugs espresso martinis with Stephen Colbert on 'Late Show'

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter stopped by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Thursday night to discuss her Grammy nominations and meeting Paul McCartney. She also chugged espresso martinis with the host.

December 12, 2024

Weekend

Fishtown Freeze, hot chocolate and a Jalen Hurts lookalike contest: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture expo and East Passyunk hot chocolate crawl are back this Saturday in Philadelphia. Looking for something else to do this weekend? Enter a Jason Kelce or Jalen Hurts lookalike contest.

December 12, 2024

Government

76ers arena proposal advances to final vote in City Council

by Kristin Hunt

City Council voted to advance legislation that authorizes the construction of the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street out of committee Thursday. A final vote will be held later in December.