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

December 22, 2022

Education

Philly schools will go virtual Friday due to winter forecast

by Kristin Hunt

The School District of Philadelphia students will attend classes virtually from home on Friday, Dec. 23 to avoid the predicted rain, high winds and frigid temperatures. All school district buildings and offices will be closed.

December 20, 2022

Entertainment

Philly drag queen Martha Graham Cracker, who is battling cancer, seeks stem cell donor

by Kristin Hunt

Martha Graham Cracker, aka Dito van Reigersberg, is seeking stem cell donors to beat MPAL, a rare form of leukemia. The drag performer is known for his long-running cabaret in Philadelphia. Bob & Barbara's is hosting a donor drive to support his cause on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 5-8 p.m. Fans can have their cheeks swabbed to see if they're a match.

December 20, 2022

Weather

Bomb cyclone expected to bring winter storms, coldest Christmas in over 30 years

by Kristin Hunt

The National Weather Service is predicting the coldest Christmas Day in more than 30 years as the bomb cyclone brings snow, freezing rain, strong winds and frigid temperatures to various parts of the country.

December 19, 2022

Take a trip to suffragette city at the third annual Bowie Bash

by Kristin Hunt

As part of Philly Loves Bowie Week, the National Liberty Museum will host its third annual Bowie Bash honoring the late glam rocker on Jan. 6, 2023. The party will include live covers from Rumi Kitchen and Johnny Showcase and specialty cocktails from Tattooed Mom, as well as a pop-up art gallery with Bowie-inspired pieces available for purchase.

December 19, 2022

Government

Jan. 6 committee, along with criminal referrals for Trump, suggests sanctions for Pennsylvania congressman

by Kristin Hunt

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks referred U.S. Rep. Scott Perry to the ethics committee for potential sanctions. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania's 10th District, ignored a subpoena. The investigation alleges he conspired with former President Trump and Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

December 16, 2022

Streaming

What movies to stream with your family over the holidays

by Kristin Hunt

This holiday season, find the family movie that's right for you with this guide to crowd-pleasing films on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, Disney Plus and other streaming services. The list includes kid-friendly fare like 'Minions: Rise of Gru' and (mostly) clean movies for adults like the Netflix mystery 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.'

December 15, 2022

Food & Drink

Traditional Seven Fishes dishes: How to make baccala, squid, smelt and fried eel

by Kristin Hunt

The Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve is a tradition for many Italian-Americans. By following these historic recipes, you can cook baccala, squid, smelt and fried eel for the whole family.

December 14, 2022

Prevention

Philly's new telemedicine program offers HIV-preventing medication for free

by Kristin Hunt

PrEP, manufactured under the brand name Truvada, reduces risk of contracting HIV through sexual contact or needle sharing. Einstein Medical Center and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have partnered to offer the medication for free via a new telehealth service called Tele-PrEP.

December 13, 2022

Holiday

Where to donate toys in Philadelphia this holiday season

by Kristin Hunt

Several Philadelphia charities and institutions are soliciting new toy donations to be given to children this holiday season. There are drives taking place at City Hall, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Institute for Community Justice and CHOP. There also are various Toys for Toys drop-off sites.

December 12, 2022

Investigations

Families of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing victims react to suspect being taken into U.S. custody

by Kristin Hunt

The Libyan man accused of making the bomb that detonated on Pan Am Flight 103 as it traveled over Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988, has been extradited to the United States to face charges for terrorist attackt. The Lockerbie bombing killed 270 people, including at least 16 from the Philadelphia region. Their families reacted to the news that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi was arrested in 2020.