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 19, 2023

Arts & Culture

New exhibit at Philadelphia Museum of Art features pieces smuggled out of North Korea

by Kristin Hunt

The newest exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art features embroidered pieces smuggled into and out of North Korea. 'The Shape of Time: Korean Art After 1989' focuses on South Korea's impact on contemporary pop culture while looking back on the country's complicated past. It opens Saturday, Oct. 21 with work from 28 artists.

October 19, 2023

Recreation

Professional ultimate frisbee team temporarily changes name to support Phillies' playoff run

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Phoenix, the city's professional ultimate frisbee team in the American Ultimate Disc League, has temporarily changed its name to the Gators in support of the Phillies' playoff series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The new name, the Gators, is a nod to the emotional support alligator who was denied entry into a Phillies game in September.

October 18, 2023

Mental Health

Less than half of children with mental health disorders receive treatment, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

The treatment rate for mental health disorders among children and teens is just 38%, according to new research published in the Journal of American Medical Association. To improve access to treatment, researchers recommend primary care doctors be trained to assess and treat common mental health disorders, and telemedicine be better utilized.

October 18, 2023

Weekend

Philadelphia Film Festival and a Gritty 5K: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Film Festival and Philly Cider Week begin the weekend of Oct. 20-22, and runners will race for charity at the annual Gritty 5K on Saturday.

October 16, 2023

Family-Friendly

Museum of the American Revolution to recreate British-occupied Philadelphia with costumed soldiers, citizens

by Kristin Hunt

The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate British-occupied Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. The annual historical reenactment features a British encampment, where costumed soldiers will run military drills. Museum admission is required and walking tours cost additional fees.

October 16, 2023

Crime

Violent crime in U.S., overall, dipped in 2022 despite rise in hate crimes, carjackings

by Kristin Hunt

The FBI's annual crime report shows an overall decrease in violent crime in America, which has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Property crimes, like car thefts and carjackings, have increased, as have hate crimes.

October 6, 2023

Streaming

There are plenty of scary movies to watch at Halloween; here are 4 set in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for a scary movie to watch near Halloween? Try one of these films set in Philadelphia, including the zombie classic 'Dawn of the Dead,' M. Night Shyamalan's 'Split' and the prequel 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.'

October 5, 2023

Courts

Brooklyn subway shooter, who was living in Philly prior to the attack, sentenced to life in prison

by Kristin Hunt

Frank James, the man who shot 10 people on a crowded New York subway in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison. James had rented a U-Haul in Philadelphia and drove it into Brooklyn on the day of the April 12 attack.

October 5, 2023

History

This 5,000-year-old stone tablet at the Penn Museum is among the oldest examples of writing in the world

by Kristin Hunt

The Penn Museum in Philadelphia has 5,000-year-old Sumerian tablet in its collection that is one of the earliest examples of writing and a key to understanding Mesopotamia. Experts believe its text describes a real estate deal.

October 5, 2023

Music

Japanese Breakfast plays 'Colbert' as late night shows mark first week back from the writers' strike

by Kristin Hunt

Japanese Breakfast appeared on Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' on Wednesday to play their song 'Kokomo, IN' from their 2021 album 'Jubilee.' Late night television shows returned this week following the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike.