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

June 12, 2026

Education

Penn President J. Larry Jameson plans to step down next summer

by Kristin Hunt

The president of the University of Pennsylvania is stepping down in 2027. J. Larry Jameson, who took over for Liz Magill following her controversial Congressional testimony on antisemitism, did not say who would replace him.

June 12, 2026

Investigations

Georgia man robbed Facebook Marketplace seller at knifepoint in Camden County, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Gloucester Township police have arrested Oswald Ricardo Whyatt Greene on robbery charges. Camden County officials say the Georgia resident stole an expensive watch during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in May.

June 12, 2026

History

Long rumored alien encounter in 'Pennsylvania's Roswell' is referenced in Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day'

by Kristin Hunt

'Disclosure Day,' the new Steven Spielberg movie out Friday, references a bizarre incident that occurred in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9, 1965. Some residents think an alien UFO crashed in the woods.

June 11, 2026

Streaming

Let these rom-coms, now streaming, inspire your summer fling

by Kristin Hunt

Netflix, Peacock and Prime have added new rom-coms for June. Here's how to stream 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 'But I'm a Cheerleader,' 'The Wedding Planner' and 'The Apartment.'

June 11, 2026

Education

Philly school district will not cut 340 jobs after city leaders commit to finding funding

by Kristin Hunt

The School District of Philadelphia will not cut 340 jobs after Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council Kenyatta Johnson pledged to find an annual $48 million revenue stream. The fiscal year 2027 budget allocates a one-time appropriation.

June 11, 2026

Entertainment

Going to the FIFA Fan Festival? Here's what to do around Lemon Hill between World Cup matches

by Kristin Hunt

Need things to do around Lemon Hill in between World Cup matches at the FIFA Fan Festival? The Philadelphia Zoo, Smith Memorial Playground, Please Touch Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary and other attractions are nearby.

June 10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Observation deck that floats on Schuylkill River arrives at Bartram's Gardens

by Kristin Hunt

FloatLab arrived at Bartram's Garden early Wednesday morning via tugboat. The floating observation deck, a collaboration with Mural Arts, opens in September. It will bring visitors eye level with the Schuylkill River.

June 9, 2026

Recreation

Hersheypark to close Tidal Force water ride after 32 years of thrills

by Kristin Hunt

Hersheypark is closing Tidal Force at the end of the summer season on Sept. 7. The flume was advertised as the world's tallest splashdown ride when it opened in 1994.

June 8, 2026

Government

DA Larry Krasner presses Mayor Cherelle Parker to reconsider his budget requests in open letter

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner asked Mayor Cherelle Parker to reconsider his fiscal year 2027 budget request in an open letter and press conference Monday. He wants an additional $5.6 million and regular meettings.

June 8, 2026

Investigations

Thieves steal $500,000 worth of whiskey from Philly warehouse

by Kristin Hunt

Thieves stole roughly 1,800 cases of whiskey from a Philly warehouse at 2411 N. American St. on Friday afternoon. The heist targeted the Noble Oak bourbon brand. The stolen bottles are valued at about $500,000.