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

July 30, 2025

Weather

Why is the temperature in the 90s but the 'real feel' in triple digits? A meteorology professor explains.

by Kristin Hunt

Corporate weather services and apps calculate 'real' temperatures or what it 'feels like' on hot days based on humidity, clouds, wind speed and the position of the sun, according to the head of Rutgers' meteorology undergrad program.

July 30, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Blow Out,' 'The Faculty' and 'You Hurt My Feelings'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for streaming recommendations? The comedies 'You Hurt My Feelings' and 'Win Win' are new to HBO Max and Hulu in August. The Brian De Palma movie 'Blow Out,' set in Philly, also comes to Prime.

July 28, 2025

Arts & Culture

Skulls, taxidermy and other stuff of nightmares head to Oddities & Curiosities Expo

by Kristin Hunt

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo will bring goth jewelry, Halloween-inspired art, taxidermy, preserved animals, skulls, antiques and other collectibles to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on Aug. 16-17.

July 28, 2025

Media

'A dream come true': Delaware native and Eagles fan Kelsey Kushner to join NBC10 in August

by Kristin Hunt

NBC10 is adding a new reporter to its roster. Kelsey Kushner, of CBS 13 in Baltimore, is set to join the TV station Aug. 18. The Delaware native has won two regional Emmys.

July 25, 2025

Movies

'Dressed to Kill,' released 45 years ago today, was set in New York but its most famous scene was filmed in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Philly native director Brian De Palma filmed the extended museum sequence from 'Dressed to Kill,' celebrating its 45 anniversary Friday, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's set at the Met in New York.

July 21, 2025

History

Dinosaur painted by a Nigerian prince will roar back to life in Woodmere's new building

by Kristin Hunt

Woodmere in Chestnut Hill boasts just one dinosaur in its collection: a fiberglass statue painted by Nigerian artist and prince Twins Seven-Seven. It will be displayed in the museum's new building, opening in November 2025.

July 18, 2025

Arts & Culture

Artist Russell Craig uses leather, blood and paint to tell stories about his time in prison

by Kristin Hunt

Russell Craig started working with Mural Arts after his imprisonment at SCI Graterford, the former Montgomery County prison. Now pieces by the Philly native, who has used leather, blood and paint to tell stories about his past, can be found in museum collections.

July 17, 2025

Weekend

Eagles boat parade, zoo beer fest and a free Roots concert: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Roots will play a free concert in Dilworth Park as part of a 2026 MLB All-Star Game hype event. Other things happening in Philly this weekend include an Eagles-themed boat parade, beer fest at the zoo and Queen Village restaurant week.

July 17, 2025

Music

Broad Street section to be renamed after Teddy Pendergrass, the lead vocalist on 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'

by Kristin Hunt

The 400 block of Broad Street will be renamed Teddy Pendergrass Way on Saturday, July 26. The R&B singer released five platinum albums for Philadelphia International Records, once located near the block. His widow, Joan, said a biopic is on the way to keep the memory of the singer fresh.

July 15, 2025

Entertainment

Franklin Institute theme park exhibit, opening in 2026, will let visitors build roller coasters

by Kristin Hunt

The Franklin Institute will host a traveling exhibit on Universal theme parks from Feb. 14 through Sept. 7, 2026. The display will include props from the 'Jurassic Park' ride and simulations where visitors can build roller coasters.