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

April 8, 2026

Transportation

Cyclists are bringing modular curbs and traffic cones to Center City to advocate for protected bike lanes

by Kristin Hunt

Cycling advocates are hosting pop-up events on Spruce and Pine streets to demonstrate what concrete bike line barriers could look like. The city had planned to install these protections but halted work after a lawsuit.

April 8, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Smith Memorial Playground is collecting letters from kids for a time capsule that won't be opened until 2076

by Kristin Hunt

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is collecting letters, drawings and video recordings from kids for a time capsule that will be buried in November for the semiquincentennial and unsealed in 2076.

April 7, 2026

Health News

Eating the same foods may improve weight-loss results, Drexel researchers say

by Kristin Hunt

A new study suggests that eating the same foods repeatedly can improve weight loss. The Drexel University researchers found that repetitive diets were associated with better results.

April 6, 2026

Entertainment

Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions

by Kristin Hunt

Temple University and Opera Philadelphia have teamed up to give students the chance to perform small roles and produce live albums of 'Complications in Sue' and 'Sleepers Awake.'

April 6, 2026

Arts & Culture

This massive wooden sculpture replicates the texture of sand. Its creator built an '80s machine to make it.

by Kristin Hunt

Artist Ted Hunter built an early version of the CNC router to make a wooden sculpture shaped like ocean waves, with the texture of sand formations. 'Once Upon a Sandbank' is part of the Museum for Art in the Wood collection.

April 2, 2026

Streaming

Streaming Guide: Before watching 'The Drama,' check out the director's earlier dark comedy

by Kristin Hunt

'Wayne's World' is new to Netflix, while 'The Devil Wears Prada' has hit Hulu and Max ahead of its sequel. Here are more streaming movie recommendations, including a 2023 movie from the director of 'The Drama.'

April 2, 2026

Food & Drink

West Chester tasting room to release commemorative wines for America's 250th birthday

by Kristin Hunt

Turks Head Wines, a West Chester tasting room that sources from California, is producing a pair of limited-edition bottles for America's 250th birthday. The Semi Q comes as a white or red blend.

April 2, 2026

Streaming

'Deli Boys' is back for a second season in May, and it's adding some new stars

by Kristin Hunt

'Deli Boys' is returning for its second season on May 28 with Kumail Nanjiani and Andrew Rannells in recurring roles. Lilly Singh, Robin Thede and Tan France will also make guest appearances. The Hulu sitcom is set in Philadelphia.

April 1, 2026

Food & Drink

Here's when Philly rooftop bars and beer gardens are reopening for the season

by Kristin Hunt

Pop-up beer gardens and rooftop bars are opening for the season in Philadelphia. Here are the return dates for Bok Bar, Morgan's Pier, Walnut Garden, Liberty Point, Parks on Tap and Sunset Social.

April 1, 2026

Arts & Culture

'No Arena' exhibit links Chinatown's fight against 76 Place to America's founding

by Kristin Hunt

Asian Arts Initiative is celebrating a 2022-2025 protest movement for its semiquincentennial exhibit. The 'No Arena' collection features video, photos and props from the fight against the proposed 76ers arena project in Chinatown.