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

May 26, 2023

Environment

EPA will invest $14 million in cleaning polluted Pennsylvania brownfields

by Kristin Hunt

The EPA will invest $14 million in cleaning up polluted brownfield sites across Pennsylvania, Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman announced Friday. Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties that may have contaminants, like former steel mills.

May 26, 2023

Shopping

Memorial Day weekend sales: Your guide to deals at Philly shops and big box stores

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia shops and big box retailers are offering deals throughout Memorial Day weekend. Discounts are available on everything from shoes and specialty sports apparel to furniture and hardware through Monday, May 29. Here are the deals available at the Fashion District, Philadelphia Premium Outlets, Target, Ikea, Home Depot and Lowe's.

May 25, 2023

Weekend

'90s book fairs and Memorial Day at the shore: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Jersey Shore kicks off the summer season with Memorial Day kite festivals, beach ball drops and concerts. Back in Philly, check out an '90s-themed book fair at Latchkey, drink a hot dog martini to benefit Morris Animal Refuge or take a goat walk at Awbury Arboretum.

May 25, 2023

Food & Drink

Owner of Tequilas Restaurant explores mezcal and the environmental implications of its new popularity

by Kristin Hunt

David Suro Piñera, owner of Tequilas in Center City, co-authored the book 'Agave Spirits: The Past, Present and Future of Mezcals' with Gary Paul Nabhan. He said the succulents needed to create the Mexican spirit are threatened by global warming and the rush to get more mezcal into production, which disrupts the plant's reproduction and harms the bats that pollinate agaves.

May 25, 2023

Jobs

Temple offers college credit to lifeguards who work at city pools this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Temple students can receive three college credits for working as lifeguards at city pools this summer, as part of a new partnership between the university and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The program is the latest city hiring incentive to staff its 74 pools, many of which remained closed last year due to employee shortages.

May 25, 2023

Health News

Tastykake recalls chocolate Kandy Kakes due to possible peanut allergens

by Kristin Hunt

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of some chocolate Kandy Kakes after peanut butter Kandy Kakes were found in the packaging. Tastykake customers with peanut allergies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia should avoid products with an "enjoy by" date of June 5, 2023, and a UPC number of 0 25600 00225 4.

May 23, 2023

Lifestyle

The many reasons behind tattoo removal, according to a specialist

by Kristin Hunt

Removery opened its 148th U.S. location, and fifth in the wider Philly area, in Cinnaminson on Tuesday. Carmen VanderHeiden Brodie, the vice president of clinical operations for the laser tattoo removal studio, explains why people get their ink removed with picosecond lasers.

May 23, 2023

Government

Montco sheriff will inspect all county gun stores, adopting a successful policy from other states

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny said Monday that his office would inspect all 92 gun stores in the county for violations of state law. Firearm dealer inspections by state officials and the ATF are rare, but strong oversight has been linked to less gun trafficking in Santa Ana, California and other U.S. cities.

May 22, 2023

Environment

Sephora adds recycling bins for empty beauty products at U.S. stores

by Kristin Hunt

In a partnership with the nonprofit Pact Collective, Sephora will recycle empty beauty products at all U.S. stores. Look for the green recycling bins.

May 22, 2023

Family-Friendly

Walk goats and learn about bees at Awbury Arboretum this Sunday

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Goat Project is hosting its latest 'goat walk' on Sunday, May 28. The free, educational event allows kids to walk goats and teaches them about bees and honey, with help from the beekeepers at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.