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 2, 2023

6-year-old Drexel Hill singer to appear on 'America's Got Talent'

by Kristin Hunt

A 6-year-old singer-songwriter from Drexel Hill in Upper Darby will appear on 'American's Got Talent' on Tuesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Zoë Erianna sings, plays the piano and writes her own music.

June 1, 2023

Courts

Ring gave employees 'unrestricted' and 'dangerous' access to customers' videos, FTC says

by Kristin Hunt

The Federal Trade Commission said Ring gave its employees 'unrestricted' and 'dangerous' access to customers' videos without their consent in a complaint filed Wednesday. Under the FTC's proposed order, the home security camera company, which is owned by Amazon, must pay $5.8 million in refunds.

June 1, 2023

Music

Porchfest musicians use Facebook to compete for West Philly performance spaces

by Kristin Hunt

West Philly Porchfest will feature hundreds of local musicians this Saturday, June 3. Bands who will be performing, or hope to next year, share the struggle to get seen on the festival's Facebook group that connects homeowner hosts with musical acts.

May 31, 2023

Weekend

Porchfest, Shuckfest and a regatta: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The first weekend of June promises lots of live music, oysters and boat racing in Philadelphia. Between Friday, June 2 and Sunday, June 4, join the crowds at West Philly Porchfest or the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center, cheer on rowers at the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, eat shellfish at Shuckfest or walk in the Philly Pride March.

May 31, 2023

Food & Drink

Where to get free treats for National Donut Day

by Kristin Hunt

Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme will offer free doughnuts in stores for National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, as will local favorite bakeries like Federal Donuts, which is rolling out a special menu of 'greatest hits' all weekend at its Philadelphia shops and via a food truck in Marlton, New Jersey. Other participating stores include Duck Donuts and Mochinut.

May 30, 2023

Movies

Documentary short follows Tarik Khan, the nurse practitioner who delivered COVID vaccines to Philadelphians

by Kristin Hunt

"Angel Dose," the documentary short now streaming on WHYY, follows Tarik Khan as he delivers and administers expiring COVID-19 vaccines to homebound Philly residents in 2021. The nurse practitioner later mounted a campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, unseating incumbent Pam DeLissio in the 194th District.

May 30, 2023

Performances

Porchfest 2023: The free music festival takes to the makeshift stages of West Philly homes Saturday

by Kristin Hunt

West Philly Porchfest returns for its seventh music festival this Saturday, June 3 from noon–6 p.m. Bands and solo acts will play free concerts on the porches, stoops and lawns of host homeowners.

May 29, 2023

Movies

Philly native stars in new movie about Reality Winner airing tonight on HBO

by Kristin Hunt

'Reality,' a new drama about NSA whistleblower Reality Winner, premieres Monday with Philly native Marchánt Davis in one of the lead roles. The movies airs on HBO at 10 p.m. and will stream on Max.

May 29, 2023

Food & Drink

Supper Sessions return to Mt. Airy this summer with outdoor dining and drinks

by Kristin Hunt

Mt. Airy's popular Supper Sessions return for the 2023 summer season this June through September, with live music, a moon bounce and food and drink vendors. The outdoor, car-free festivals will be held on the second Wednesday of each month.

May 29, 2023

Crime

Multiple people injured after shooting outside Philadelphia Union stadium, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Police are investigating a shooting outside Subaru Park, the home of the Philadelphia Union. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, hours after a Union II game. At least one person was shot, and some reports indicate up to nine were injured.