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

April 26, 2024

Food & Drink

Buffalo Wild Wings Go will offer free wings for a year when it opens next week

by Kristin Hunt

Buffalo Wild Wings Go will offer free wings for a year when it opens in Philadelphia next week. The takeout and delivery concept from the chicken chain will give vouchers to the first 100 customers in line Wednesday, May 1.

April 26, 2024

Opioids

Prescription drug Take Back Day is Saturday. Find out where to dispose of unused medications in Philly and region

by Kristin Hunt

The DEA is hosting another take-back prescription drug drive on Saturday, April 27. Philadelphians can bring their old, unused and expired medications to pop-up sites or state drop boxes.

April 25, 2024

Weekend

Oddities, antiques and Flavors on the Avenue: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Searching for things to do during the final weekend of April? The World Oddities Expo is coming to Philly, along with the Flavors on the Avenue food fest. Fox Chase Farm will also be open to the public for its sheep shearing day.

April 25, 2024

Food & Drink

Jim's Steaks reopens next week and customers may feel like they've been transported to the Magic Gardens

by Kristin Hunt

Jim's Steaks, at 400 South St., reopens Wednesday, May 1 with more space walls of mosaics from artist Isaiah Zagar. The Philly-favorite cheesesteak spot expanded into the former Eye's Gallery building while renovating after a 2022 fire.

April 24, 2024

Food & Drink

Jason Kelce to bartend again in Sea Isle City to raise money for Eagles Autism Foundation

by Kristin Hunt

Jason Kelce is bringing his annual Eagles Autism Foundation fundraiser back to the Ocean Drive bar in Sea Isle City on Wednesday, June 26. If past events are any indication, the retired center will bartend and chug beer with customers.

April 24, 2024

Transportation

Community groups kick off 'walk audits' to improve pedestrian pathways

by Kristin Hunt

AARP Pennsylvania and other community groups are conducting walk audits in Philadelphia to suggest improvements, such as more bus shelters and bike lanes, better signage and lighting, and greener spaces.

April 23, 2024

Business

Society Hill Hotel targets May reopening after rocky renovation

by Kristin Hunt

Society Hill Hotel is aiming to reopen on Mother's Day weekend, May 10-12. United by Blue founders Mike Cangi and Brian Linton bought the historic building at 301 Chestnut St. last year and have been posting updates to Instagram.

April 22, 2024

Fitness

PAFA will host yoga classes in its rotunda

by Kristin Hunt

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts will host yoga classes in its landmark building rotunda on April 30, May 7 and May 14. The PAFA museum will extend its hours for the 45-minute sessions.

April 22, 2024

Lifestyle

Your guide to recycling clothing, makeup, electronics, batteries and more in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for somewhere to recycle clothes, electronics, batteries, makeup or plastic bags in Philadelphia? Corporate chains like Home Depot, Giant and Target offer collection bins. Local companies including PAR-Recycle Works, Ray's Reusables and Bottle Underground also collect specialty items.

April 22, 2024

Environment

PECO customers crowd hearing to demand more renewable energy

by Kristin Hunt

PECO has proposed its latest default service plan to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Some customers and environmental advocates say the 0.5% solar mix is insufficient to address climate change.