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 14, 2026

Health News

Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ

by Kristin Hunt

A recent study from University of Minnesota researchers found no link between fluoride in tap water and lower IQ scores in subjects over their lifetimes. The conclusion refutes claims by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

April 14, 2026

Transportation

NJ Transit unveils first of 40 new train cars expected to enter service this year

by Kristin Hunt

NJ Transit has unveiled its modernized Multilevel III rail car. The authority plans to put 40 into service this year, and eventually have 374 to replace its aging trains. It's part of an over $3 billion plan to modernize the entire fleet by 2031.

April 13, 2026

Celebrities

'Task' creator Brad Ingelsby, star Mark Ruffalo sign letter against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

by Kristin Hunt

Over 1,000 writers, actors and directors have signed an open letter against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, including 'Task' creator Brad Ingelsby, the show's star Mark Ruffalo and director Jeremiah Zagar.

April 10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Germantown poets wrote through their grief from gun violence. Now their work will cover bus shelters and sidewalks

by Kristin Hunt

Healing Verse Germantown, on view April 11 through June 6, is an exhibition of public art inspired by 19 poems about gun violence. Neighborhood residents wrote them during city workshops from 2024-2025.

April 10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts will open their semiquincentennial joint project 'A Nation of Artists' on Sunday. The exhibit includes pieces from Phillies owner John Middleton.

April 9, 2026

Children's Health

Shriners Children's hospital starts its own 'Carpool Karaoke' for kids in its care

by Kristin Hunt

Shriners Children's Philadelphia has started its own 'Carpool Karaoke' to help kids feel more comfortable with hospitals, care providers and medical devices. Music therapist Rebecca Dadi hosts the weekly social media series.

April 9, 2026

Movies

Newly accredited production facility in Philly offers tax incentives to movie and TV crews

by Kristin Hunt

The Story Factory, a creative hub at 5th and Oxford streets, recently became one of Pennsylvania's few qualified production facilities. Movie and television crews who use state QPFs can claim tax breaks of up to 30%.

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 8, 2026

Transportation

Cyclists are bringing concrete 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 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.