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.
October 18, 2022
Mental Health
The successes of the Eagles and Phillies have fans putting their superstitions on full display – and that's OK
Philly sports fans, like so many others, engage in rituals and superstitions out of belief that they can control the outcome of the game. With the Eagles an undefeated 6-0 and the Phillies making an unexpected playoff run, those behaviors are flourishing. Psychologists say it's a form of anxiety. Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer on the team's undefeated 6-0 winning streak. Philly sports fans, like so many others, engage in rituals and superstitions out of belief that they can control the outcome of the game. Psychologists say it's a form of anxiety.October 14, 2022
2022 Election
Republican Brian Fitzpatrick runs for third term in Pa.'s 1st District against Ashley Ehasz
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, is running for reelection in the 1st District of Pennsylvania against Democrat Ashley Ehasz. Fitzpatrick is seeking his fourth term. He is considered the most bipartisan House representative.October 14, 2022
2022 Election
Army vet Ashley Ehasz challenges incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick for Pa.'s 1st District seat
Army veteran Ashley Ehasz, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick for his congressional seat in Pennsylvania's 1st District. She supports abortion right and raising the minimum wage to $15.October 13, 2022
2022 Election
Republican Bob Healey looks to unseat Andy Kim in N.J.'s 3rd Congressional District
Bob Healey, a Republican, is running for election to the U.S. House against Democrat incumbent Andy Kim in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Healey is seeking his first political office; previously he was in Philadelphia punk band The Ghouls and ran his family's yacht company. He supports an elimination of the SALT deduction cap and school choice. Election Day is Nov. 8. The 3rd District includes most of Burlington County and parts of Ocean County.October 13, 2022
2022 Election
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim seeks reelection in N.J.'s 3rd Congressional District against Bob Healey
Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, is running for reelection to the U.S. House against Republican Bob Healey in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Kim is seeking his third term, while in office he has supported lowering prescription drug costs, expanding health insurance for active and retired soldiers, ensuring abortion access. He also sponsored a bill this requiring licenses for gun owners. Election Day is Nov. 8. The 3rd District includes most of Burlington County and parts of Ocean County.
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