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

March 27, 2026

Protests

'No Kings' organizers in Philly suburbs seek to build community and visibility

by Kristin Hunt

'No Kings' protests are planned in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties Saturday for the third iteration of the anti-Trump rallies. In Ardmore, organizers are hoping to build stronger connections with their neighbors.

March 27, 2026

Investigations

Lower Merion police cleared of wrongdoing in shooting of ex-officer wanted on sex charges

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery County investigators determined that two Lower Merion Township police officers had acted lawfully in shooting Francis Collier, a former Delaware County police officer accused of raping a child, on Feb. 25.

March 27, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA to begin shuttle bus service on the Norristown High Speed Line amid repairs

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA is replacing train service on a section of the Norristown High Speed Line with shuttle buses Sunday as a $55 million rehabilitation project begins on the Bridgeport Viaduct. The outages will continue through Saturday, May 9.

March 27, 2026

Food & Drink

This Forsythia bourbon cocktail comes with a novel garnish — an ongoing, crowd-sourced story

by Kristin Hunt

Forsythia added the Story to its happy hour menu in October. The s'mores-inspired bourbon cocktail comes with a small notebook with an ongoing, crowd-sourced story. Whoever orders the drink at the Old City bar can add to it.

March 26, 2026

Nature

Khumbie, the Philadelphia Zoo's red panda and social media star, dies at 11

by Kristin Hunt

Khumbie, the last remaining red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died at age 11. He frequently appeared with Phillies and Eagles gear on Instagram and Facebook. His species is endangered.

March 25, 2026

Shopping

Shuttered DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting is selling everything, from ice machines to hotel art

by Kristin Hunt

The shuttered DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West in Plymouth Meeting is hosting a liquidation sale starting Thursday. Beds, sheets, TVs and mini fridges from 250 guest rooms will be available for purchase.

March 25, 2026

History

How a dozen men broke out of Eastern State Penitentiary through a tunnel in 1945

by Kristin Hunt

The most famous escape from Eastern State Penitentiary happened on April 3, 1945, when a dozen men broke out through a 97-foot-long tunnel. They included the bank robber 'Slick Willie' Sutton.

March 24, 2026

Mahershala Ali to play a DEA agent on the next season of 'Task'

by Kristin Hunt

Mahershala Ali is joining Mark Ruffalo on Season 2 of 'Task.' The two-time Oscar winner will play Philadelphia DEA agent Eddie Barnes in the HBO series.

March 23, 2026

Crime

For first time in 50 years, Camden had no homicides over the winter

by Kristin Hunt

Camden is observing historically low levels of violent crime. For the first time in 50 years, the city had no homicide during the winter. Police say better community relations and drones have helped reduced violent crimes.

March 23, 2026

Education

Mayor Parker proposes raising rideshare tax to $1 per trip to fund public schools

by Kristin Hunt

Mayor Cherelle Parker is increasing her proposed rideshare tax from 20 cents to $1 per Uber or Lyft ride to help decrease the Philly school district's $300 million deficit.