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 20, 2026

Investigations

Bucks County parents charged with serving alcohol to 150 teens at Halloween party

by Kristin Hunt

A Bucks County couple has been charged with serving alcohol to minors after police busted a large Halloween party at their home in Warrington Township, Bucks County. Michael and Rachel Moore allegedly hosted about 150 teens.

May 20, 2026

Movies

Quinta Brunson to play Betty Boop in film on the cartoon's rise to stardom in 1930s

by Kristin Hunt

'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson is developing and starring in a new Betty Boop movie. The cartoon flapper hasn't led a film since the 1930s or had a supporting role since 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'

May 19, 2026

Transportation

FIFA Fan Festival will prompt these weekslong road closures in Fairmount

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia is closing several roads near Lemon Hill for the FIFA Fan Festival, beginning Monday, May 25, and ending July 26th. The festival will be open every day during the World Cup, from June 11 to July 19.

May 19, 2026

Investigations

Two construction workers killed in tractor-trailer crash in Chester County

by Kristin Hunt

State police are investigating a four-vehicle collision on U.S. Route 30 near Coatesville in Chester County. Officials say a tractor-trailer caused the Monday night crash, which killed two construction workers and injured two more people.

May 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Love & Honey Fried Chicken to open fifth location in Zagar-mosaicked space

by Kristin Hunt

Love & Honey Fried Chicken is expanding to South Philly. The local franchise will have its grand opening Friday at 1523 East Passyunk Ave., the former location of Black & Brew. The building has an Isaiah Zagar mosaic.

May 18, 2026

Fitness

Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

New research suggests that regular exercise in middle age can delay the onset of major chronic conditions like diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer's. The study's fittest subjects had fewer diseases later in life and longer lifespans.

May 15, 2026

Investigations

Body of missing Hammonton man found in Delaware park

by Kristin Hunt

Delaware state troopers found the body of Lizandro Guizar Sartiaguin in Fox Point State Park on April 24. The 27-year-old immigrant had been missing from his home in Hammonton since Feb. 27. His cause of death is unknown.

May 15, 2026

Travel

Philadelphia now has the nation's only airport halal and kosher food market

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia is now home to the first and only exclusively halal and kosher food stand in a U.S. airport. PKS Kosher Market is located in Terminal A-West and open from 5:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.

May 15, 2026

History

Preservationist pushes for Hercules Posey, George Washington's celebrity chef, to get Pa. historical marker

by Kristin Hunt

All That Philly Jazz founder Faye Anderson will nominate Hercules Posey for a Pennsylvania historical marker, as the President's House lawsuit continues. The enslaved cook for George Washington is considered the first celebrity chef.

May 14, 2026

Streaming

Streaming guide: Binge-watch the 'Pink Panther' movies and meet Priscilla Presley

by Kristin Hunt

All of the Peter Sellers 'Pink Panther' movies are now streaming on Prime. Other new titles for May 2026 include 'The Blues Brothers,' featuring Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, on Peacock, 'Panic Room' on Hulu and 'Priscilla' on Kanopy.