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

March 6, 2023

Environment

Pennsylvania lags behind nearly every state in renewable energy production

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania ranks No. 45 in terms of renewable energy production across American states, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says. The state has shifted focus from coal to natural gas in recent years, but still draws only 3% of its power from renewable sources like wind, solar, biomass or hydro.

March 6, 2023

Government

Norfolk Southern to pay Pennsylvania $7 million to cover relief efforts following Ohio train derailment

by Kristin Hunt

Norfolk Southern has pledged to pay $7.4 million to Pennsylvania to cover damages caused by its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 3. The money will reimburse the western Pennsylvania fire departments that responded to the blaze caused by the derailment, and benefit affected Beaver County residents and business owners.

March 2, 2023

Weekend

Flower shows and fashion week: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Grab discounted dinners at East Passyunk Restaurant Week, smell the roses at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, watch the runway at Fashion Week or meet the little blue penguin chick at Adventure Aquarium in Camden.

March 2, 2023

Movies

Philadelphia boxers pick their favorite rivals from the 'Rocky' universe

by Kristin Hunt

As 'Creed III' arrives in theaters, trainers at three Philadelphia boxing gyms pick their favorite rivals from the wider 'Rocky' film franchise, including Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago and Spider Rico.

March 1, 2023

Gritty may appear on new season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

by Kristin Hunt

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-creator and star Rob McElhenney teased an upcoming appearance by Flyers mascot Gritty on the show's 16th season, which is currently filming. Last month, he teased a cameo from Phillies legend Chase Utley.

February 28, 2023

Government

Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House

by Kristin Hunt

Joanna McClinton became the first woman to be elected as speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after Mark Rozzi resigned his post. McClinton, a Democrat from Philadelphia, represents the state's 191st District. She previously served as House majority leader and minority leader.

February 27, 2023

Wildlife

Little blue penguin chick born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden

by Kristin Hunt

A little blue penguin chick was born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey on Feb. 15. The bird, who does not have a name, weighed 37 grams – less than one pound. He will remain on display until he turns 3 weeks old. Then he will learn how to grab fish from the aquarium's biologists. Little blue penguins, also known as fairy penguins, are the smallest penguin species in the world. They grow to be about 13 inches in height.

February 23, 2023

Weekend

Iceless curling and Bierfest 'beerlesque': Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Need things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? From Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26, try street curling at Franklin Park, or visit Penn Museum for an after hours flashlight tour. The German Society of Pennsylvania's 10th annual Bierfest returns to Northern Liberties, a Philly Phreeze fundraiser to benefit lifeguard recruitment hits Fairmount Park and the Philadelphia Museum of Art and National Constitution Center offer free admission for Black History Month.

February 20, 2023

Protests

Chinatown gets animated in campaign against 76ers arena plan with bevy of protest art on display

by Kristin Hunt

Opponents of the Sixers arena proposed at 10th and Market streets in Chinatown are channeling their message through protest art, including posters, postcards and a forthcoming music video. Some restaurants and community centers in neighborhood, along with others outside of Chinatown, have displayed the artwork.

February 16, 2023

Weekend

Dinosaurs and underwater yoga: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Marvel at the giant animatronic dinosaurs of Jurassic World Live, join an Oscar movie marathon, check out the new Disney100 exhibit at the Franklin, watch the '1776' Broadway revival at Kimmel or try underwater yoga at W Philadelphia.