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

January 9, 2024

Entertainment

Philadelphia Auto Show to exhibit Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and Doc Brown's DeLorean

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show will feature Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and cars made famous by movies, like Doc Brown's DeLorean from 'Back to the Future.' Tickets are available for the Jan. 13-21 expo, which will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

January 8, 2024

Movies

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Golden Globe for best supporting actress

by Kristin Hunt

Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a movie on Sunday for her role as Mary in 'The Holdovers.' Randolph, who grew up in Philly and graduated from Temple University, is expected to win an Oscar for her performance in March.

January 2, 2024

Government

Cherelle Parker lays out plan to combat violent crime, boost police presence in first 100 days as Philly's mayor

by Kristin Hunt

Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia's new mayor, revealed the plan for her first 100 days in office during her inauguration ceremony Tuesday. The plan from the city's first mayor pledges to combat public crime by declaring a public safety emergency and boosting the city's police presence. It also includes initiatives aimed at improving education, business opportunity and urban blight.

December 28, 2023

Crime

Thief robs 3 Philly pet stores, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Multiple Philadelphia locations of the pet store chain Doggie Style Pets have been robbed in what police believe is a targeted string of thefts by the same perpetrator. The crimes, which took place at three of the chain's locations, occurred between Dec. 16 and 24.

December 28, 2023

Weekend

NYE parties and video games: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will ring in NYE with fireworks along the Delaware River and parties at Howl at the Moon, Xfinity Live! and Love City Brewing Company this weekend. Barcade also opens its second Philly location, and the Museum of the American Revolution offers family-friendly crafts and lectures.

December 26, 2023

Holiday

There are many places to recycle Christmas trees in Philadelphia, including the Philly Goat Project

by Kristin Hunt

Where can you recycle Christmas trees in Philadelphia? For donations of $5-$20, the Philly Goat Project and several neighborhood groups will accept holiday greenery and turn it into mulch or compost. The city's streets department will also collect trees for free at designated sanitation centers. And some private composters will pick them up at your home for a fee.

December 26, 2023

Holiday

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Mummers Parade

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Mummers Parade begins Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m. from City Hall. The annual New Year's Day pageant has existed in Philadelphia for over 120 years. Here's which roads will be closed and how to view the event.

December 21, 2023

History

Recalling the 'Rosa Parks of Girard College' and the vital role she played in desegregating the school

by Kristin Hunt

Marie Hicks, a civil rights activist in Philadelphia born 100 years ago, was a key figure in the desegregation of Girard College in 1968. The prep school was forced to desgregate after a Supreme Court decision. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited protests outside the school gates in 1965.

December 21, 2023

Weekend

Vinyl markets and the Feast of the Seven Fishes: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Restaurants around Philadelphia will serve Feast of the Seven Fishes dinners over the holiday weekend, including on Christmas Eve, and Victory Brewing Company will begin pouring its Tastykake beer.

December 19, 2023

Crime

LGBTQ+ activist Kendall Stephens charged with sexually assaulting two minors

by Kristin Hunt

Local LGBTQ+ activist Kendall Stephens has been arrested on multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and crimes against minors, police said. The special victims unit investigated after receiving reports of assaults on two children. Stephens was the victim of a transphobic assault inside her Point Breeze home in 2020.