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 11, 2026

Entertainment

Going to the FIFA Fan Festival? Here's what to do around Lemon Hill between World Cup matches

by Kristin Hunt

Need things to do around Lemon Hill in between World Cup matches at the FIFA Fan Festival? The Philadelphia Zoo, Smith Memorial Playground, Please Touch Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary and other attractions are nearby.

June 11, 2026

Education

Philly school district will not cut 340 jobs after city leaders commit to finding funding

by Kristin Hunt

The School District of Philadelphia will not cut 340 jobs after Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council Kenyatta Johnson pledged to find an annual $48 million revenue stream. The fiscal year 2027 budget allocates a one-time appropriation.

June 11, 2026

Streaming

Let these rom-coms, now streaming, inspire your summer fling

by Kristin Hunt

Netflix, Peacock and Prime have added new rom-coms for June. Here's how to stream 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 'But I'm a Cheerleader,' 'The Wedding Planner' and 'The Apartment.'

June 10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Observation deck that floats on Schuylkill River arrives at Bartram's Gardens

by Kristin Hunt

FloatLab arrived at Bartram's Garden early Wednesday morning via tugboat. The floating observation deck, a collaboration with Mural Arts, opens in September. It will bring visitors eye level with the Schuylkill River.

June 9, 2026

Recreation

Hersheypark to close Tidal Force water ride after 32 years of thrills

by Kristin Hunt

Hersheypark is closing Tidal Force at the end of the summer season on Sept. 7. The flume was advertised as the world's tallest splashdown ride when it opened in 1994.

June 8, 2026

Investigations

Thieves steal $500,000 worth of whiskey from Philly warehouse

by Kristin Hunt

Thieves stole roughly 1,800 cases of whiskey from a Philly warehouse at 2411 N. American St. on Friday afternoon. The heist targeted the Noble Oak bourbon brand. The stolen bottles are valued at about $500,000.

June 8, 2026

Government

DA Larry Krasner presses Mayor Cherelle Parker to reconsider his budget requests in open letter

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner asked Mayor Cherelle Parker to reconsider his fiscal year 2027 budget request in an open letter and press conference Monday. He wants an additional $5.6 million and regular meettings.

June 5, 2026

Music

Taylor Swift releases new country-tinged song for 'Toy Story 5'

by Kristin Hunt

Taylor Swift has released a new country-tinged song for the 'Toy Story 5' soundtrack. The Berks County native pop star wrote 'I Knew It, I Knew You' with Jack Antonoff. The latest Pixar movie hits theaters June 19.

June 5, 2026

History

Why didn't Philadelphia make the cut to host the 1994 World Cup?

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia failed to land its bid to host World Cup games in 1994 due to the AstroTurf at Veterans Stadium and the Phillies' schedule. The international soccer tournament will play six matches at Lincoln Financial Field this summer.

June 5, 2026

Investigations

Firefighters find 1 dead and rescue person on roof in West Philly blaze

by Kristin Hunt

Firefighters responded to 'heavy' fire on the 300 block of Edgewood Street in Haddington, West Philadelphia, on Friday afternoon. They found one person dead and another trapped on the roof. The cause of the blaze is unknown.