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

September 12, 2025

Books

Touring truck that gives away banned books to stop in Philly in October

by Kristin Hunt

The Banned Wagon, a mobile library of 30 books challenged in the U.S., is touring Philadelphia public libraries Oct. 10-11. Visitors can get free copies of the titles and scan to donate a book to a community in need.

September 11, 2025

Wildlife

Manatee spotted in Monmouth County 'has not required direct intervention'

by Kristin Hunt

Experts are keeping tabs on a manatee spotted in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on Sept. 6. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is asking the public to report any sightings to its hotline at 609-266-0538.

September 11, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'The Thing,' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

by Kristin Hunt

'Only Murders in the Building' has debuted its fifth season on Hulu. Also new to streaming are horror movies 'The Thing' (on Peacock) and 'The Cabin in the Woods' (on HBO Max).

September 11, 2025

Shopping

Mitchell & Ness has restocked its Princess Diana Eagles jacket

by Kristin Hunt

Mitchell & Ness has restocked its replica of the Eagles varsity jacket that Princess Diana wore on a 1994 cover of People magazine. The $400 item is available at the flagship store at 1306 Walnut St. and online.

September 10, 2025

Jeremiah Zagar, whose artistic parents shaped South Philly, delves into family drama with 'Task'

by Kristin Hunt

Jeremiah Zagar, who made his feature debut with a biopic of his artist father Isaiah, directs four of the seven episodes in the HBO series 'Task.' He will direct the Jeremy Allen White movie 'Painted Bride' next.

September 10, 2025

Courts

Montgomery County man who shipped fake Xanax sentenced to 4 years in prison

by Kristin Hunt

Charles Dewayne Myers of Montgomery County will serve up to four years in prison for mailing bromazolam, a synthetic benzodiazepine, as Xanax. The drug is not approved for medical use.

September 9, 2025

History

Philly museums, cultural groups call Trump administration's plans to remove slavery exhibits 'un-American'

by Kristin Hunt

A group of 45 Philly museums and cultural groups called the Trump's plans to remove or alter slavery exhibits 'ahistorical and un-American' in a letter. A recent review reportedly flagged signage at Independence National Park.

September 8, 2025

Food & Drink

Former East Kensington pub Martha to be 'revived' for one night in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Martha, the East Kensington pub that closed last November, will return for one night in South Philly. Herman's is hosting a pop-up Monday, Sept. 15, with bartenders from the former restaurant serving its classic cocktails.

September 8, 2025

Neighborhoods

Cleaning program comes to West Philly to tidy up 275 blocks through January

by Kristin Hunt

A cleaning program designed to reduce gun violence is coming to 275 blocks in West Philly. Glitter will clear litter from 275 blocks in Cobbs Creek, Carroll Park, Haddington, Overbrook Park and other areas through January.

September 7, 2025