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 26, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: Kumail Nanjiani's stand-up special and 'This Is Spinal Tap'

by Kristin Hunt

Need a movie recommendation? Kumail Nanjiani has a new stand-up special, 'Night Thoughts,' on Hulu. 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and 'Polite Society' are also new to streaming platforms for December 2025.

December 26, 2025

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Sixers abruptly uproot Center City arena plan to stay in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The 76ers were poised to build an arena in Center City, but then announced they're staying in South Philly. The new arena is set to open in 2030.

December 24, 2025

Shopping

Eagles Super Bowl LIX ring sells for over $124,000 at auction

by Kristin Hunt

An Eagles championship ring from Super Bowl LIX recently sold for $124,440 at auction. It belonged to undrafted free agent Laekin Vakalahi, an offensive lineman who was cut from the team in August.

December 23, 2025

Music

Lil Uzi Vert plays a famous fashion designer in music video for new single 'What You Saying'

by Kristin Hunt

Lil Uzi Vert plays a famous fashion designer in the music video for 'What You Saying,' the first song off the Philly rapper's next album. Supermodel Adriana Lima and celebrity stylist Law Roach cameo along with Marc Jacobs.

December 22, 2025

History

There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.

by Kristin Hunt

A sign that still stands on the 2000 block of Delancey Street was installed in 1974 to stop gay men from circling the streets. The story behind the anti-cruising posting is really a reflection of the area's complicated queer history.

December 22, 2025

Illness

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

by Kristin Hunt

Flu cases are rising in the United States, including in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to federal and state data. Rates of seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV are expected to climb through the holidays.

December 19, 2025

Books

Free Library's most-borrowed book of the year was written by a local author

by Kristin Hunt

What were the most-popular library books in Philadelphia for 2025? According to the Free Library's records, the most-borrowed titles were 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore and 'James' by Percival Everett.

December 19, 2025

Courts

Malvern man who brought guns to No Kings rally in West Chester pleads guilty

by Kristin Hunt

Kevin Krebs, 32, pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm or destructive device. He had a concealed handgun when West Chester police stopped him near a No Kings protest on June 14. Later, investigators found a pipe bomb at his Malvern home.

December 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Watch Party PHL releases limited-edition beer to celebrate women's sports in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Watch Party PHL has teamed up with Philadelphia Sisters on a limited-release beer that celebrates women's sports in Philly. Philly Is a Women's Sports Town Pilsner is available through January at Sterling Pig Brewery in Media.

December 17, 2025

Donna Kelce, Johnny Weir scheme for $250,000 in the new trailer for 'The Traitors'

by Kristin Hunt

Donna Kelce and Johnny Weir compete in the new trailer for 'Traitors' alongside 'Real Housewives' alums Lisa Rinna and Dorinda Medley. Season 4 of the reality series debuts Thursday, Jan. 8 on Peacock. Alan Cumming returns as host.