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 21, 2024

History

Philadelphia's busy 2026 will include TED talks, new Mural Arts project

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia is starting its semiquincentennial celebrations early with TED and Mural Arts projects that will begin this year and stretch into 2026. The city has several other programs planned for America's 250th birthday.

May 20, 2024

Health News

New measles case reported in Philadelphia region

by Kristin Hunt

A new measles case has been reported in the Philadelphia region. Health officials warn that anyone who visited a CVS on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philly or the Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County during certain times may have been exposed.

May 17, 2024

Fitness

Sailors will hit the Delaware River for the first Philadelphia Cup Regatta in 8 years

by Kristin Hunt

Sailors will compete in the first Philadelphia Cup Regatta in eight years on Saturday, May 25. Spruce Street Harbor Park and Penn's Landing will be some of the best places to watch the event on the Delaware River.

May 17, 2024

Travel

Stone Harbor: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

by Kristin Hunt

When Stone Harbor was founded around the turn of the 20th century, it was marketed as a destination for the wealthy, right off the old Pennsy railroad. That railroad may be long gone, but Stone Harbor has retained a ritzy reputation, thanks to its real estate, boutiques and art galleries.

May 17, 2024

Food & Drink

The Elephant, an espresso martini bar, opens in Center City

by Kristin Hunt

The Elephant, which bills itself as Philadelphia's first espresso martini bar, is now open at 1500 Locust St. in Center City. Its menu includes 11 takes on the classic cocktail.

May 16, 2024

Weekend

Goat brunch and South 9th Street Italian Market Festival: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

What are some things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Check out the greased pole climbing competitions at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, get brunch with goats or sample local beers at the Made on American fest.

May 16, 2024

Food & Drink

Dock Street to release hazy IPA to benefit PAWS

by Kristin Hunt

Dock Street Brewery is brewing a a beer designed to benefit dogs and cats in Philadelphia shelters. Found Friends is a 6.5% ABV hazy IPA that will arrive at the end of the month. For every four-pack sold, Dock Street will donate $1 to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.

May 16, 2024

'Abbott Elementary' set its latest episode at Smith Memorial Playground, but it wasn't filmed there

by Kristin Hunt

The latest episode 'Abbott Elementary' featured a field trip to Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park. But the scenes were not shot in Philadelphia. The sitcom recreated the playground's giant wooden slide in Los Angeles.

May 15, 2024

Movies

New Bruce Springsteen documentary coming to Hulu, Disney+ in October

by Kristin Hunt

'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' follows the group on its current 2023-2024 tour. The documentary will stream on Hulu and Disney+ in October.

May 14, 2024

Protests

Protesters in Center City demand Pennsylvania divest from Israel

by Kristin Hunt

Jewish Voice for Peace protesters demonstrated outside a Philadelphia building that brokers bond investments in Israel on Tuesday morning. They called on the next state treasurer to divest the $56 million Pennsylvania has invested in the nation, arguing the money supports ongoing attacks in Gaza.