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 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 19, 2023

Shopping

48 Record Bar to host holiday vinyl market this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

48 Record Bar will host a holiday vinyl market in Philly on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23. The cocktail bar and listening room opened in Old City in December.

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.

December 18, 2023

Music

Eagles' second holiday album raises $2.5 million for charity

by Kristin Hunt

The Eagles' second holiday album has already raised $2.5 million for charity, double the amount of the 2022 album. 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' will benefit CHOP, the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and other local groups.

December 18, 2023

Fitness

Most people aren't exercising enough each week. Here are tips to help reach those goals

by Kristin Hunt

U.S. health authorities recommend all adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with two days of strength training. But most Americans don't achieve those fitness goals. Here are tips for building regular exercise into your routine, from a trainer and a sports medicine doctor.

December 15, 2023

Food & Drink

Nearly 100 eateries to offer discounted dinners for Center City Restaurant Week

by Kristin Hunt

Nearly 100 Philly restaurants will offer discounted dinners during Center City Restaurant Week. Prix fixe, three-course dinners will be available for $45 or $60, while two-course lunches will be $20 from Sunday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 3.

December 15, 2023

Business

Chobani buys La Colombe in $900 million deal

by Kristin Hunt

Chobani has bought the Philadelphia coffee roaster La Colombe in $900 million deal. The Greek yogurt parent company says it was attracted to the brand's ready-to-drink product line.

December 14, 2023

Women's Health

Most pregnant women develop morning sickness – and scientists now know why

by Kristin Hunt

Morning sickness, a common pregnancy side effect, appears to be caused by a hormone produced by the fetus, according to a new study published in the medical journal Nature. High levels of the hormone, known as GDF15, and a person's sensitivity to it, increase the risk of hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness

December 13, 2023

Movies

National Film Registry adds 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' directed by Abington-native Susan Seidelman

by Kristin Hunt

The Library of Congress announced 25 new selections for preservation in the National Film Registry on Wednesday, including 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' The 1985 Madonna-starring comedy was directed by Susan Seidelman, an Abington native who attended Drexel University before moving to New York City.

December 13, 2023

Weekend

A holiday haunted house and a 'Star Trek' concert: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

New holiday markets are open in Philadelphia from Dec. 15-17. Also this weekend, check out a Christmas-themed haunted house at Lincoln Mill in Manayunk, a 'Star Trek'-themed show at City Winery or a bird count at Pennypack Environmental Center.