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

December 15, 2025

Books

Still shopping for holiday gifts? Here are 14 books with Philly ties

by Kristin Hunt

Here are 14 book recommendations for holiday shopping, all by Philadelphia area authors or focused on aspects of the region. Our gift guide includes Jake Tapper's latest and cookbooks from Down North Pizza and an Eagles chef.

December 12, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Wake Up Dead Man,' 'Hedda' and 'Mad Men'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for a new movie or TV show to stream this December? 'Wake Up Dead Man,' the third 'Knives Out' movie, comes to Netflix on Friday. The Golden Globe-nominated 'Hedda' is also on Prime, and 'Mad Men' in 4K has hit Max.

December 11, 2025

Pets

PSPCA found a puppy in a taped box outside its shelter. Now, she's up for adoption

by Kristin Hunt

The Pennsylvania SPCA found a puppy left inside a taped box outside the shelter's Juniata Park headquarters Tuesday morning. Her name is Tangi and she is up for adoption as of Thursday afternoon.

December 11, 2025

Will Smith milks a tarantula and dives under Arctic waters in new National Geographic show 'Pole to Pole'

by Kristin Hunt

Will Smith travels to all seven continents in the National Geographic show 'Pole to Pole.' The docuseries, which premieres Jan. 13, takes the West Philly actor on adventures in the Amazon, Himalayas and Arctic.

December 10, 2025

Business

The typical Airbnb host in Philly will earn $1,900 during the World Cup, report predicts

by Kristin Hunt

An estimated 17,000 Airbnb users will book stays in the Philadelphia region during the World Cup, generating $167 million in revenue for the region, a new report finds. Hosts are expected to make $8 million, or $1,900 each.

December 9, 2025

Courts

Dollar General to pay $1.55 million for allegedly overcharging Pa. customers

by Kristin Hunt

Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania $1.55 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Dave Sunday, who alleged the discount chain repeatedly charged customers a higher price at the register than what was on the shelves.

December 9, 2025

Arts & Culture

Replica Liberty Bells to tell the stories of 20 Philly neighborhoods in 2026

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will unveil 20 painted replica Liberty Bells for the city's semiquincentennial celebrations. Mural Arts partnered with the city on the project, part of the wider 'Bells Across PA' program for America's 250th birthday.

December 8, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philly is looking for a semiquincentennial poster. Here's how to submit a design.

by Kristin Hunt

Philly officials are looking for an artist to design the city's semiquincentennial poster. The winning design will be eligible for public display during the America 250 celebrations and earn $5,000. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 20.

December 8, 2025

Atlantic City teacher teams up with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff on 'Password' holiday special

by Kristin Hunt

Atlantic City elementary school teacher Brittany Smith will be on the 'Password' holiday special that airs Monday at 10 p.m. on NBC. She partners with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff on the competition, and Keke Palmer is the host.

December 5, 2025

Courts

Former Sen. Bob Menendez permanently barred from holding public office

by Kristin Hunt

A New Jersey judge has banned former Sen. Bob Menendez from holding public office. The disqualification order is tied to the disgraced politician's federal bribery conviction. He is serving 11 years in prison.