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

June 14, 2023

Entertainment

Jennifer Coolidge-themed drag and comedy night comes to City Winery this Thursday

by Kristin Hunt

City Winery will present a Jennifer Coolidge-themed comedy and drag night on Thursday, June 15. Hosted by comedian Sarah Rachel Lazarus, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and features drag queens X-Emma and VinChelle as well as standup acts TaTa Sherise and John Hedrick.

June 14, 2023

Food & Drink

Iron Hill Brewery's Father's Day beer is brewed with terrible dad jokes

by Kristin Hunt

Iron Hill Brewery is releasing a limited-edition beer for Father's Day, dedicated to bad puns. The Dad's Got Jokes Juicy Lager was brewed with crowdsourced puns, spelled out in the hops. It will be available on draft and in 16 oz cans starting Thursday, June 15.

June 13, 2023

Donations

Philabundance to feed kids during summer break, plans to serve 50,000 lunches

by Kristin Hunt

Philabundance will help families who rely on free school lunches during the academic year with its Summer LunchBox program, running June 2 through Sept. 2. All children 18 and under qualify; families can pick up meals between Tuesday and Saturday.

June 12, 2023

Arts & Culture

Enormous troll sculpture promoting conservation to appear in New Jersey this month

by Kristin Hunt

Thomas Dambo, a climate activist and artist from Denmark, will unveil a large-scale installation made from recycled materials in Hainesport, New Jersey on June 28. The reveal of "Big Rusty" will serve as the launch for a national tour, starting in Burlington County and ending in Seattle.

June 9, 2023

Entertainment

As anti-drag and trans legislation rises nationally, Philly's LGBTQ community fights for its safe haven

by Kristin Hunt

Leaders in Philly's LGBTQ community are anxious over the growing number of anti-trans and anti-drag legislation across the country backed by Republican politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But as Pride Month continues, so do drag shows at Fat Lady Brewing Co. and other queer establishments.

June 9, 2023

Health News

Philly's air quality improves significantly; trash collection, other city services resume

by Kristin Hunt

Air quality in Philadelphia has greatly improved since the hazardous levels observed mid-week, returning to a range considered safe for most people. Pennsylvania declared a Code Orange under the EPA's air quality index Friday. Trash collection and outdoor Parks & Rec programming will resume.

June 8, 2023

Health News

Philly had the poorest air quality levels in the world overnight, but the 'worst is behind us,' meteorologist says

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia had the worst air quality of any city in the world on Wednesday night, as levels hit 447 on the EPA's air quality index, reaching a Code Maroon. But a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the 'worst is behind us' as conditions improved Thursday morning to a Code Purple.

June 8, 2023

Shopping

The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll offers popsicles, books and samosas for $1

by Kristin Hunt

During the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, which takes place Thursday, June 15 from 5-8 p.m., West Philly businesses will offer food, drinks, books, plants and fitness classes for as little as $1. Shoppers can purchase items from about four dozen businesses along Baltimore Avenue, between 40th and 51st streets.

June 7, 2023

Health News

Philly residents urged to stay indoors due to poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires

by Kristin Hunt

Air quality levels in the Philadelphia region may reach "very dangerous" conditions due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection warned Wednesday, June 7. A Code Red alert is in effect, and residents are advised to stay indoors and wear N95 masks when outside. The city is calling for outdoor events to be postponed, but the Phillies game is still scheduled to begin at 6:05 p.m.

June 7, 2023

Weekend

Philly Beer Week and a Prince birthday bash: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Attend Odunde Festival, the country's largest African American street fest, or the final days of Philly Beer Week this weekend. City Winery will host a Prince birthday party and tribute concert on Friday, June 7, as the Cruiser Olympia launches its pop-up speakeasy. The Science History Institute's summer fest is on Saturday, June 8.