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

April 28, 2025

Arts & Culture

Knitting group revives 'yarn bombing' art installation in South Philly after vandalism

by Kristin Hunt

A South Philly 'yarn bombing' was revived in East Passyunk after vandalism. The food-themed collection debuted at the Flavors on the Avenue festival Sunday. It included knitted cheesesteak, cannoli, pizza and ice cream.

April 28, 2025

Music

WXPN is hosting another 24-hour song contest — and this time the public votes on the winner

by Kristin Hunt

WXPN is hosting another 24-hour song contest. The challenge calls on independent musicians and bands in the radio station's broadcast area to submit original tracks based on a prompt in a day. The public will vote on the semifinalists.

April 28, 2025

History

Coconut used in first 3D MRI image in the 1970s now lives in Old City

by Kristin Hunt

The Science History Institute collection includes the coconut that Nobel Prize-winning scientist Paul Lauterbur used to create the first magnetic resonance image. His work led to modern MRI technology.

April 28, 2025

Social Justice

Gov. Murphy made clemency a key part of his administration. How will the project fare when he leaves office?

by Kristin Hunt

Gov. Phil Murphy has issued 129 pardons and commutations through his clemency project, more than every N.J. governor from the previous 30 years combined. But what happens when the Democrat leaves office?

April 25, 2025

Weather

Pinelands wildfire is mostly contained, but NWS warns there is elevated risk of 'rapid fire spread' in region

by Kristin Hunt

The National Weather Service issued a warning that fires could spread rapidly in the Philadelphia region on Friday afternoon. The warning came as the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey was 60% contained, having scored more than 15,000 acres.

April 24, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Andor,' 'Hacks' and 'Conclave'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for streaming recommendations? The last seasons of 'Andor' and 'You' are coming to Disney+ and Netflix, and 'Hacks' is airing new episodes on Max. 'Conclave' also has renewed interest following Pope Francis's death.

April 24, 2025

Weekend

Penn Relays, roller skating and a 'radiant' party: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Dilworth Park roller rink opens for another season the weekend of April 25. Other things to do in Philly include the Penn Relays track and field competition, the Philadelphia Show art fair and Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum.

April 22, 2025

Food & Drink

TikTokers are 'drinking around the world' in Philly – re-creating the unofficial Epcot bar crawl

by Kristin Hunt

People are re-creating the unofficial Epcot 'drinking around the world' challenge in Philadelphia. TikTok users have posted videos of themselves doing bar crawls at German, French, Mexican, Italian and Japanese restaurants.

April 22, 2025

Celebrities

Jalen Hurts reveals he and longtime girlfriend Bry Burrows are married

by Kristin Hunt

Jalen Hurts has married his long-time girlfriend Bry Burrows, according to Men's Health. The Eagles quarterback referred to her as his 'wife' in an interview. The couple announced their engagement in September.

April 21, 2025

Arts & Culture

Play about a confrontational Quaker abolitionist in Philly in the 1700s is a show 'for the moment'

by Kristin Hunt

'The Return of Benjamin Play' comes to the Quintessence Theatre in Philadelphia in May after productions in London, Pittsburgh and New York. The one-man show is about the 18th century Quaker abolitionist and little person.