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 10, 2025

Weekend

Ice Cream Festival, Blobfest and a new park: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Things to do in Philadelphia the weekend of July 11-13 include an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market, the Robert A. Borski Jr. Park opening party in Bridesburg and Blobfest at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.

July 10, 2025

Family-Friendly

Back-to-school summer bus tour to hand out free backpacks and supplies

by Kristin Hunt

The School District of Philadelphia will hand out free backpacks and supplies to families during its annual back-to-school bus tour in July and August. Some stops also will offer required immunizations and physicals at a low cost.

July 9, 2025

The 'Abbott Elementary' teacher who behaves the worst on 'Always Sunny' is a surprise

by Kristin Hunt

On the second part of the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover, which premiered Wednesday on FX, the Abbott teachers curse and threaten violence. In a twist, Janine is the worst offender.

July 8, 2025

Music

Rapper Mega Ran broke into children's music to connect with his adopted son

by Kristin Hunt

Rapper Mega Ran, aka Raheem Jarbo, broke into children's music after fostering and adopting his son Zion. 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box' and 'Buddy's Magic Tree House,' the 2025 follow-up, cover bullies, the alphabet and counting.

July 8, 2025

Politics

State Rep. Chris Rabb is running for Dwight Evans' seat in Congress

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, whose district spans part of Northwest Philly, is seeking to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress. The progressive Democrat said he wouldn't accept corporate PAC donations to his 2026 campaign.

July 7, 2025

Protests

As municipal strike hits its 7th day, protesters dump trash in City Hall — and get arrested

by Kristin Hunt

Protesters with the Philly chapter of Sunrise Movement dumped trash in City Hall to protest the Mayor Cherelle Parker's refusal to meet the demands of AFSCME District Council 33 workers. Police arrested three activists, who will be charged with trespassing.

July 7, 2025

How an accidental 'Always Sunny' performance spawned a live tour of 'The Nightman Cometh'

by Kristin Hunt

Back in 2009, the cast of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' took its musical episode 'The Nightman Cometh' on tour. The gang played two live shows at Tower Theater in Upper Darby, as recounted in a new book on the FX sitcom.

July 3, 2025

Weekend

Lancaster Avenue Jazz Festival promises seven hours of live music in West Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival will return to West Philly on Saturday, July 19. Performers including headliner V. Shayne Frederick will perform in Saunders Park Greene from noon-7 p.m.

July 3, 2025

Weekend

Free fireworks, concerts and museums: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Fireworks are coming to Philly for Fourth of July weekend. LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan headline the free Wawa Welcome America concert. Three city museums will also waive admission, and a Pixar movie plays in the park.

July 3, 2025

Movies

Peacock debuts 'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary

by Kristin Hunt

'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary, premiered on Peacock one day after the Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to the killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.