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 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 7, 2025

'Task' Episode 1 recap: Will HBO's latest crime show set in Philly suburbs be even darker than 'Mare of Easttown'?

by Kristin Hunt

Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent in HBO's new miniseries 'Task,' set in Delaware County from 'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby.

September 3, 2025

Entertainment

How the creator of Miss Piggy became Philly's go-to mascot maker

by Kristin Hunt

Bonnie Erickson designed the Phillie Phanatic in the late 1970s after creating Miss Piggy for the Muppets. Learn how Philadelphia's favorite mascot came to life.

September 2, 2025

Crime

Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in

by Kristin Hunt

LB Cuts, a barbershop in the Port Richmond area, is seeking $10,000 on GoFundMe after an apparent break-in. The store's owner Lou Bravo said a thief smashed the front door and stole equipment Labor Day morning.

August 29, 2025

Recreation

Man who saved 9-year-old boy from Northeast Philly plane crash to throw out first pitch for Phillies

by Kristin Hunt

Caseem Wongus, the Kensington man who saved a 9-year-old boy from the scene of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January, will throw out the first pitch in the Phillies vs. Braves game Friday night.

August 29, 2025

Music

Sabrina Carpenter drops 'Rocky Horror'-inspired music video with Colman Domingo

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter made a 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' homage with Colman Domingo through her new music video for 'Tears.' The song is the second track off her seventh album 'Man's Best Friend,' which was released Friday.

August 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Here's where to get pumpkin spice lattes in Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Pumpkin spice lattes are returning to coffee shops in Philadelphia. The seasonal fall drink is already available at La Colombe, Good Karma, Dunkin' and Starbucks. It'll be back soon at One Shot, Rival Bros and Herman's.

August 28, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Alien: Earth,' 'Love Is Blind: U.K.,' 'Inside Man'

by Kristin Hunt

'Alien: Earth' is now airing on FX and Hulu. 'Love Is Blind: U.K.' also concludes its second season on Netflix. 'Inside Man' and 'Crimson Peak' are also new to streaming platforms in early September.

August 26, 2025

Technology

Pennsylvania and New Jersey press tech companies to crack down on deepfake pornography

by Kristin Hunt

Attorneys general from 47 U.S. states and territories wrote to search engines and payment platforms Friday requesting better restrictions against deepfake pornography. The letters addressed Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Visa and others.

August 26, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift's engagement outfit is already sold out

by Kristin Hunt

Taylor Swift's engagement dress is already sold out. Fans were quick to identify the as a silk-blend Ralph Lauren striped sleeveless dress that retails for $398, but it's currently on sale for $319.99.