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

April 24, 2023

Books

'Beyond Magenta,' Susan Kuklin's profile of 6 trans teens, has become one of the most banned books in America

by Kristin Hunt

Susan Kuklin's 'Beyond Magenta,' has frequently landed on the American Library Association's list of the most banned books in America and is one of the most challenged books of the 2010s. The nonfiction book tells the stories of six transgender teens as they struggle to understand their feelings of discomfort and alienation growing up. Despite criticism, it is not sexually-explicit.

April 21, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Amen Brown

by Kristin Hunt

Amen Brown, a Democratic lawmaker in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, is running for mayor of Philadelphia in the May 16 primary election. The two-term state rep is known for his "tough on crime" stances on mandatory minimums and multiple ballot challenges over his failure to disclose finances.

April 21, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Warren Bloom

by Kristin Hunt

Warren Bloom, a pastor and block captain, is running for mayor of Philadelphia as a Democrat. He has campaigned for public office six other times, seeking posts as traffic court judge, city commissioner and representative in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

April 20, 2023

Weekend

A roller rink reopens and record stores have their day: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Earth Day and Record Store Day each arrive in Philly on Saturday, April 22. The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink also opens for a new season Dilworth Park on Friday, while food trucks will take over Manayunk for the StrEAT Food Festival on Sunday.

April 19, 2023

Women's Health

Before Roe v. Wade, a Philadelphia drug company sold women a fake abortion pill

by Kristin Hunt

Prior to the development of mifepristone, the FDA-approved abortion pill that is subject to a pending Supreme Court ruling, drug manufacturers like Chichester Chemical Co. sold women fake abortifacients through coded advertising. The company was based in Philadelphia, in present-day Graduate Hospital.

April 19, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Jeff Brown

by Kristin Hunt

Jeff Brown is seeking his first political office in the 2023 mayoral primaries. He operates 10 ShopRites and two Fresh Grocer stores in the wider Philadelphia area. Brown is reportedly under an ethics investigation for his campaign finances.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Rebecca Rhynhart

by Kristin Hunt

Rebecca Rhynhart, the former city controller, is running as a Democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia. Her audits recommended reforms in the police department and gun violence prevention programs.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Cherelle Parker

by Kristin Hunt

Cherelle Parker is a Democratic candidate for Philadelphia mayor in the 2023 primary election. She represented Pennsylvania's 200th District in the state House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015 and Philly's 9th District on City Council from 2016 to 2022.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Allan Domb

by Kristin Hunt

Allan Domb, the former city councilmember known as the Condo King of Philadelphia, is running for mayor. The Democratic candidate has championed business and development, as well as tax reform.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Helen Gym

by Kristin Hunt

Helen Gym, a former at-large member of city council, is running for mayor of Philadelphia in the May 16 primary election. The Democratic candidate championed progressive policies on working hours, eviction proceedings and reproductive health care while on council. She was an activist and teacher before entering politics.