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

May 25, 2023

Food & Drink

Owner of Tequilas Restaurant explores mezcal and the environmental implications of its new popularity

by Kristin Hunt

David Suro Piñera, owner of Tequilas in Center City, co-authored the book 'Agave Spirits: The Past, Present and Future of Mezcals' with Gary Paul Nabhan. He said the succulents needed to create the Mexican spirit are threatened by global warming and the rush to get more mezcal into production, which disrupts the plant's reproduction and harms the bats that pollinate agaves.

May 25, 2023

Weekend

'90s book fairs and Memorial Day at the shore: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Jersey Shore kicks off the summer season with Memorial Day kite festivals, beach ball drops and concerts. Back in Philly, check out an '90s-themed book fair at Latchkey, drink a hot dog martini to benefit Morris Animal Refuge or take a goat walk at Awbury Arboretum.

May 23, 2023

Lifestyle

The many reasons behind tattoo removal, according to a specialist

by Kristin Hunt

Removery opened its 148th U.S. location, and fifth in the wider Philly area, in Cinnaminson on Tuesday. Carmen VanderHeiden Brodie, the vice president of clinical operations for the laser tattoo removal studio, explains why people get their ink removed with picosecond lasers.

May 23, 2023

Government

Montco sheriff will inspect all county gun stores, adopting a successful policy from other states

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny said Monday that his office would inspect all 92 gun stores in the county for violations of state law. Firearm dealer inspections by state officials and the ATF are rare, but strong oversight has been linked to less gun trafficking in Santa Ana, California and other U.S. cities.

May 22, 2023

Family-Friendly

Walk goats and learn about bees at Awbury Arboretum this Sunday

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Goat Project is hosting its latest 'goat walk' on Sunday, May 28. The free, educational event allows kids to walk goats and teaches them about bees and honey, with help from the beekeepers at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.

May 22, 2023

Environment

Sephora adds recycling bins for empty beauty products at U.S. stores

by Kristin Hunt

In a partnership with the nonprofit Pact Collective, Sephora will recycle empty beauty products at all U.S. stores. Look for the green recycling bins.

May 19, 2023

Health Stories

In the 1840s, Dr. Mütter used a revolutionary 'flap' surgery to help burn patients

by Kristin Hunt

Dr. Thomas Dent Mütter, the namesake of the Mütter Museum, helped pioneer plastic surgery procedures like the Mütter flap, a grafting operation intended to help burn victims. The doctor practiced in Philadelphia in the mid-1800s and taught at Jefferson University.

May 19, 2023

Festivals

Food trucks, funk music return to Northern Liberties Night Market

by Kristin Hunt

The Northern Liberties Night Market returns Thursday, May 25, 5–10 p.m. Food trucks from vendors like Bake'n Bacon, Calle del Sabor and Philly Nuts will line North 2nd Street.

May 18, 2023

2023 Election

Election Day flyer links Cherelle Parker to proposed 76ers arena

by Kristin Hunt

In a door hanger circulated on Election Day, IBEW 98 featured photos of Cherelle Parker and Councilmember Mark Squilla alongside a call to build the proposed Sixers arena on 10th and Market streets. Neither Squilla nor Parker, who won the Democratic nomination for mayor, have indicated support or opposition to the project.

May 18, 2023

Weekend

Boozy spelling bees and an Italian market festival: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

From Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21, Philadelphia will host multiple outdoor fests, including the annual Italian Market Festival on Ninth Street which features a greased pole climbing contest. The art-focused Roxborough Spring Fest and beer-forward Made on American Street Festival are also happening this Saturday.