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

June 9, 2023

Health News

Philly's air quality improves significantly; trash collection, other city services resume

by Kristin Hunt

Air quality in Philadelphia has greatly improved since the hazardous levels observed mid-week, returning to a range considered safe for most people. Pennsylvania declared a Code Orange under the EPA's air quality index Friday. Trash collection and outdoor Parks & Rec programming will resume.

June 8, 2023

Health News

Philly had the poorest air quality levels in the world overnight, but the 'worst is behind us,' meteorologist says

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia had the worst air quality of any city in the world on Wednesday night, as levels hit 447 on the EPA's air quality index, reaching a Code Maroon. But a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the 'worst is behind us' as conditions improved Thursday morning to a Code Purple.

June 8, 2023

Shopping

The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll offers popsicles, books and samosas for $1

by Kristin Hunt

During the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, which takes place Thursday, June 15 from 5-8 p.m., West Philly businesses will offer food, drinks, books, plants and fitness classes for as little as $1. Shoppers can purchase items from about four dozen businesses along Baltimore Avenue, between 40th and 51st streets.

June 7, 2023

Health News

Philly residents urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires

by Kristin Hunt

Air quality levels in the Philadelphia region may reach "very dangerous" conditions due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection warned Wednesday, June 7. A Code Red alert is in effect, and residents are advised to stay indoors and wear N95 masks when outside. The city is calling for outdoor events to be postponed, but the Phillies game is still scheduled to begin at 6:05 p.m.

June 7, 2023

Weekend

Philly Beer Week and a Prince birthday bash: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Attend Odunde Festival, the country's largest African American street fest, or the final days of Philly Beer Week this weekend. City Winery will host a Prince birthday party and tribute concert on Friday, June 7, as the Cruiser Olympia launches its pop-up speakeasy. The Science History Institute's summer fest is on Saturday, June 8.

June 7, 2023

Movies

'Reality' and Broadway star Marchánt Davis still thinks Philly is part of his DNA

by Kristin Hunt

Philly native Marchánt Davis is one of three stars in 'Reality,' the HBO dramatization of whistleblower Reality Winner's 2017 FBI interrogation which premiered last week. He is currently starring with Sean Hayes in 'Good Night, Oscar' on Broadway through the summer.

June 6, 2023

Weather

Red flag warning, indicating elevated risk of fires, issued for Philly region as weather stays dry

by Kristin Hunt

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Dry plants, low humidity, breezy winds and a chance of dry thunderstorms are increasing the risk of new fires. Haze from Canadian wildfires has also worsened air pollution; DEP announced a code orange alert.

June 5, 2023

Investigations

Fugitive in Roxborough High School shooting is 'clearly getting help from others,' prosecutors say

by Kristin Hunt

Dayron Burney-Thorne, one of five suspects accused of opening fire outside Roxobourgh High School last fall, remains on the lam and may be getting help from other people, prosecutors said Monday. U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the teen's arrest. The shooting killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and injured four other teens.

June 5, 2023

Entertainment

Your 2023 guide to all the free outdoor movies in Philly this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Free outdoor movie season has started at parks and rooftops across Philadelphia. Schuylkill Banks, Sunset Social and Clark Park have announced their 2023 summer schedules. Mt. Airy Moonlight Movies also returns, along with Movies at the Mann. Laurel Hill Cemetery will host select $25 screenings.

June 2, 2023

Nature

How to view the strawberry moon this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

The strawberry moon will be visible in the night sky this Saturday, June 3, reaching peak brilliance around 11:42 p.m. The phenomenon, also called a rose or honey moon, occurs once a year when the moon glows an orange hue.