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

October 30, 2023

Adult Health

Penn scientists predict cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat will spike as the planet warms

by Kristin Hunt

Cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat will spike as the planet warms, according to a study conducted by University of Pennsylvania scientists. The research, published in Circulation, found that Black people and the elderly will particularly be at risk.

October 30, 2023

Performances

Watch 'Nightmare Before Christmas' or 'Elf' as the Philly Orchestra performs the movies' music

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Orchestra will play the scores to 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'Elf' as the movies are shown at Verizon Hall this holiday season. 'Nightmare' is being played Nov. 24-26. 'Elf' is being played Dec. 22-23. Tickets to both shows begin at $36.

October 27, 2023

Wildlife

The black bear spotted at Plymouth Meeting Mall has been caught, police say

by Kristin Hunt

A black bear first spotted in the Plymouth Meeting Mall parking lot in Montgomery County on Thursday morning has been caught, Plymouth Township police said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will relocate the animal.

October 27, 2023

Religion

'It feels like 9/11 all over again': Harassment against local Muslims and Arabs on rise amid Israel-Hamas war

by Kristin Hunt

Muslim and Arab communities in Philadelphia describe an increase in Islamophobic harassment since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7. Mosques are seeking grants to improve security. Children report being called bombers and terrorists. And police are investigating an act of vandalism at the United Muslim Islamic Center in Point Breeze.

October 26, 2023

Movies

In 'Bad Things in Philadelphia,' the film shows how programs for youth could ease the city's gun violence crisis

by Kristin Hunt

'Bad Things in Philadelphia,' the Allen Iverson-produced documentary now playing at the Philadelphia Film Festival, explores the city's gun violence crisis through nonprofits tackling the issue head on. It is Kyra Knox's directorial debut.

October 26, 2023

Weekend

Halloween parties and trick-or-treating: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Halloween weekend hits Philly on Oct. 27-29. The zoo and Academy of Natural Sciences will host trick-or-treaters and their parents, while Xfinity Live! will welcome partiers for back-to-back Halloween bashes. The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate the British occupation of Philadelphia and Southeast Asian Market closes for the season.

October 25, 2023

Movies

Temple grad Da'Vine Joy Randolph is a frontrunner to win an Oscar for 'The Holdovers' role

by Kristin Hunt

Actress Da'Vine Joy Brown is an early frontrunner to win the 2024 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Holdover.' The Mounty Airy native stars in the movie opposite of Paul Giamatti and plays a kitchen staff at a boarding school. "The Holdover' was screened recently at the Philadelphia Film Festival. It opens in select theaters on Oct. 27 before a wider release on Nov. 10.

October 24, 2023

Music

Eagles players' next Christmas album will benefit CHOP, Children's Crisis Treatment Center

by Kristin Hunt

The 2023 Christmas album by Eagles linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson will benefit the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Children's Crisis Treatment Center. The album is titled 'A Philly Special Christmas Special.' Preorders go on sale Friday, Nov. 3. Last year's record raised $1.25 million for local charities.

October 23, 2023

Family-Friendly

City seeks volunteers to clean, plant trees at over 90 Philly parks

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation seeks volunteers for its annual fall clean-up weekend, Love Your Park, which takes place Nov. 10-11. Participants will remove litter and plant new trees at over 90 Philly parks.

October 23, 2023

'NFL Countdown' tells story behind Princess Diana's famous kelly green Eagles jacket

by Kristin Hunt

Photos of Princess Diana in an Eagles jacket appeared on the cover of 'People' in the '90s. ESPN's 'NFL Countdown' delved into the story of how the late English royal got the custom Philadelphia sports gear.