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

November 13, 2026

Movies

Netflix documentary to spotlight a lawyer from Philly who helped write MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

by Kristin Hunt

'The Baddest Speechwriter of All,' a documentary on Clarence B. Jones, debuts on Dec. 8 on Netflix. Steph Curry co-directed the short film on the lawyer for Martin Luther King Jr. who helped write his 'I Have a Dream' speech.

November 13, 2026

Movies

From porgs to lightsabers, here's what will be at Franklin Institute's upcoming 'Star Wars' exhibit

by Kristin Hunt

The Franklin Institute offered a preview of the upcoming, officially licensed 'Star Wars' exhibit opening at the Philly museum on Feb. 13, 2027. It includes porgs, imperial ship models, Kylo Ren's lightsaber and more.

November 13, 2026

Food & Drink

Delis and bars around Philly are putting their spin on the Wawa gobbler

by Kristin Hunt

Here's where to find gobbler Thanksgiving sandwiches across Philadelphia. Middle Child, Mighty Bread Co. and others are offering limited-time seasonal takes on the Wawa classic.

November 13, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA's South Broad Concourse to fully reopen for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA's South Broad Concourse will be fully open Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Renovations on the final section of the underground tunnel linking City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations are complete.

November 12, 2026

Food & Drink

How much has the cost of Thanksgiving dinner gone up over the past 50 years?

by Kristin Hunt

How much does Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2026? Almost four times more than it did in 1967, per a report from the Philly controller's office. Inflation has had more of an impact on the price of dinner rolls than turkey.

November 12, 2026

Nature

Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy

by Kristin Hunt

The city added 18,581 trees from 2023-2025, according to a new report from the Philly Tree Coalition. The organization says it's 'on track' to meet a plan that calls for increasing canopy cover from 20% to 30% by 2035.

November 11, 2026

Entertainment

Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy

by Kristin Hunt

'Broad City' co-creator and 'It's Open' podcast host Ilana Glazer will perform her latest hour of standup comedy at Ensemble Arts Philly on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

November 10, 2026

Politics

Ahmed Moor sued the federal government over military aid to Israel. Now he's running against Fetterman

by Kristin Hunt

Palestinian-born Ahmed Moor is running against John Fetterman in the 2028 U.S. Senate primary election. The West Philly resident is a democratic socialist who sued the government over military aid to Israel.

November 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm for up to three hours

by Kristin Hunt

Insomnia Cookies is rebranding to emphasize the comfort and warmth of the Philly chain's baked goods. A heated catering box will keep the treats warm and gooey for up to three hours.

November 9, 2026

Ken Burns-produced docuseries explores U.S. history of criminal justice, and Philly's outsized role in it

by Kristin Hunt

'Crime and Punishment in America,' the new Ken Burns-produced docuseries, traces the emergence and evolution of prisons like Philly's Walnut Street Prison and Eastern State Penitentiary. It airs over four nights beginning Nov. 16 on PBS.