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 29, 2026

The main cast for 'The God of the Woods' includes two 'Stranger Things' actors and an Oscar nominee

by Kristin Hunt

Netflix has revealed the main cast for 'The God of the Woods.' The series is an adaptation of Temple professor Liz Moore's 2024 bestselling novel. 'Stranger Things' co-stars Maya Hawke and Nell Fisher will star with Kerry Condon.

May 28, 2026

Investigations

Caregiver and her family charged in connection to dead body found in a suitcase in Kensington

by Kristin Hunt

Police have identified the body found inside a suitcase in a Kensington alleyway on Friday, May 22. Vincent Good, 53, was a resident of Mayfair and died of multiple gunshot wounds. His death has been ruled a homicide.

May 28, 2026

Streaming

Streaming guide: Say goodbye to Stephen Colbert with his best 'Late Show' bits

by Kristin Hunt

The last season of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is now streaming on Paramount+ following the series finale. 'Daily Show' correspondent Josh Johnson has a new HBO special and 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair' is on Peacock.

May 26, 2026

Courts

Philly Salvage agrees to pay customers for restoration work it never completed before closing in 2023

by Kristin Hunt

Philly Salvage has agreed to pay customers restitution for restoration work that it never completed before going out of business. The agreement is part of a settlement the company reached with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

May 26, 2026

Senior Health

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

by Kristin Hunt

New research suggests that getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate the human aging process and increase one's biological age. The study found links to numerous diseases and increased risk of death.

May 22, 2026

Courts

Two people indicted for inciting riot at Gloucester County block party that led to fights and shooting

by Kristin Hunt

Elijah Evans and Serenity Hall, both 19, have been indicted on charges of inciting a riot at a Woodbury party in Gloucester County on June 29, 2025. The gathering allegedly attracted about 500 people and led to a shooting.

May 22, 2026

Music

Philly soul singer Barbara Mason's ballad 'Forever' took off on TikTok. Now, more of her songs can be streamed

by Kristin Hunt

'Forever' and 'Yes, I'm Ready' singer Barbara Mason rose to fame in the 1960s with her Philadelphia soul ballads. Her label Jamie Record Co. put out a compilation album Friday following her newfound TikTok fame.

May 21, 2026

Politics

District Attorney Larry Krasner calls on longtime chair of Philly Democrats to step down

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner called on Bob Brady, the longtime chair of the city's Democratic committee, to resign following progressive politician Chris Rabb's primary win in the race to replace Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress.

May 21, 2026

Investigations

Camden man charged with human trafficking at least two women

by Kristin Hunt

A Camden man is charged with human trafficking and prostituting at least two women. Keith B. Woodson, 40, allegedly threatened the women with violence and provided drugs like ecstasy, Percocet and Adderall to one of them.

May 20, 2026

Investigations

Bucks County parents charged with serving alcohol to 150 teens at Halloween party

by Kristin Hunt

A Bucks County couple has been charged with serving alcohol to minors after police busted a large Halloween party at their home in Warrington Township, Bucks County. Michael and Rachel Moore allegedly hosted about 150 teens.