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

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.

August 25, 2025

History

These fake mushrooms helped 19th century foragers avoid real 'dangereux' fungi

by Kristin Hunt

The Wagner Free Institute of Science displays 28 papier-mâché mushrooms from the 1800s that taught people which species were safe to eat or deadly.

August 25, 2025

Arts & Culture

Mural Arts founder Jane Golden to depart organization after 42-year tenure

by Kristin Hunt

Mural Arts founder Jane Golden is stepping down as executive director in July 2026. She has been with the public arts program, designed to address graffiti in Philadelphia, since 1984. She will assist in the search for her replacement.

August 25, 2025

'American Idol' is holding virtual auditions for Pa. and N.J. contestants Sept. 4

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents can audition for 'American Idol' via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 4. The ABC series is searching for new contestants in all 50 states. Its 24th season will air in 2026.

August 22, 2025

Books

Former Eagles chef shares two game day recipes for each NFL team in new cookbook

by Kristin Hunt

Former Eagles chef Tim Lopez has created recipes for every team in the NFL in his new cookbook 'Kickoff Kitchen.' He remembered ordering Australian condiments for Jordan Mailata and cooking creamed eggs for Carson Wentz.

August 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Dîner en Blanc will be held at Girard College

by Kristin Hunt

Dîner en Blanc will be held outside Founder's Hall in Girard College on Thursday night. The pop-up picnic travels to a secret location, announced the day of the party, each year. Guests dress in white and bring their own seating.

August 20, 2025

Food & Drink

Why Philly beermakers are starting businesses without their own taproom and equipment

by Kristin Hunt

Prime Station and Space Cadet are two new Philadelphia breweries that started without a taproom or storefront, relying instead on contract brewing. Yards, which offers those services, says it's a good option in a slumping market.

August 20, 2025

Nature

Mommy, the zoo's nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise, now has 16 babies

by Kristin Hunt

A Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy, who became a first-time mom at nearly 100 earlier this year, has welcomed more hatchlings with her mate at the Philadelphia Zoo. They now have 16 babies.

August 20, 2025

The 'Always Sunny' crossover with 'Golden Bachelor' is a surprisingly sweet tribute to a late guest star

by Kristin Hunt

The latest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' season finale was a surprisingly sweet tribute to Lynne Marie Stewart, the late actress who played Charlie's mom. She appeared as a contestant on Frank's fake season of 'The Golden Bachelor.'

August 19, 2025

Government

Third Philly Phlush location will open in Clark Park this fall

by Kristin Hunt

A third Philly Phlush public restroom will open in Clark Park this fall. The prefabricated unit, dubbed the Portland Loo, contains free tampons, pads, Narcan and a changing table. The new location should be completed by late September.