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

October 16, 2026

Books

Philadelphia is the birthplace of the first Black superhero. His story and others are part of a new Penn exhibit

by Kristin Hunt

'The Black Hero's Journey,' a new exhibit at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center at University of Pennsylvania, explores comic superheroes like Storm, Luke Cage, the Falcon and Black Panther through May 13.

October 15, 2026

Immigration

Delco nurse detained by ICE on Disneyland trip fights potential deportation

by Kristin Hunt

Monica Ryadi, a Delaware County nurse and immigrant from Indonesia, discussed her two-week detainment at an ICE center in California during what was supposed to be a family trip to Disneyland.

October 15, 2026

Ali Wong, Miranda Cosgrove are heading to 'Abbott Elementary'

by Kristin Hunt

Ali Wong ('Beef,' 'Baby Cobra') Miranda Cosgrove ('iCarly') and Edi Patterson ('The Righteous Gemstones') will guest star on Season 6 of 'Abbott Elementary.'

October 14, 2026

Movies

Phillie Phanatic documentary spotlights the men behind the mascot

by Kristin Hunt

'Big Phan,' the Phillie Phanatic documentary premiering at the Philadelphia Film Festival, features Jason and Kylie Kelce, Rob Mac, Ryan Howard and the men who've played the mascot, David Raymond and Tom Burgoyne.

October 14, 2026

Courts

Man threatened four Bucks County judges from prison, officials say

by Kristin Hunt

Joseph D. Supik, 35, allegedly threatened four Bucks County judges from state prison. Retired California lawyer Timothy Alexander Murphy, 70, also sent threatening emails to a local judge, DA Joe Khan said.

October 14, 2026

Food & Drink

How a Philly man earned one of Chipotle's 'celebrity cards' and got free food for a year

by Kristin Hunt

A Philly man has earned free Chipotle for a year after eating over 800 burrito bowls. Evan Campbell, who's been documenting his quest for a 'celebrity card' on Instagram, received it at the 4030 City Ave. location.

October 13, 2026

Health News

Pennsylvania sues pharma companies for allegedly colluding to manipulate insulin prices

by Kristin Hunt

Attorney General Dave Sunday is seeking restitution for diabetic Pennsylvanians harmed by inflated insulin prices in a new lawsuit against drug manufacturers like Eli Lilly and pharmacy benefit managers like Caremark and OptumRx.

October 12, 2026

Comedians, actors call out Shane Gillis for 'sexist' remarks during 'SNL' monologue

by Kristin Hunt

'Tires' co-creator Shane Gillis has sparked outrage for saying women 'dress like whores' at the gym in his 'SNL' monologue. Dan Levy, Phoebe Robinson and others called his comments misogynist.

October 9, 2026

Transportation

Center City sections of I-76 and Schuylkill Avenue to be closed this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT will close Center City sections of I-76 and Schuylkill Avenue to traffic this weekend while construction continues on the Market Street Bridge, parts of which will be inaccessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

October 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Philly bars are offering 'bloody' cocktails for Halloween

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia bars and restaurants are serving 'bloody' cocktails in blood bags and with vampire teeth for Halloween. Milk Jawn and Rita's Italian Ice also have seasonal flavors.