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 24, 2025

Movies

Upcoming documentary will examine the life of Kiyoshi Kuromiya, the 'Forrest Gump of activism'

by Kristin Hunt

The William Way Center is collaborating on a documentary on Philly LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya. He was born in a WWII internment camp for Japanese Americans, marched with MLK and circulated HIV/AIDS information.

June 23, 2025

Courts

Man who allegedly posed as ICE agent to rob Northeast Philly auto shop charged with false imprisonment

by Kristin Hunt

Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner announced felony and misdemeanor charges against Robert Rosado, who allegedly posed as an ICE agent to rob a Mayfair car repair shop on June 8.

June 23, 2025

Environment

NASA is flying planes at low altitudes in the Philly area this week

by Kristin Hunt

NASA is conducting low-altitude research flights near Philadelphia, Baltimore and the Virginia cities of Howell, Hampton and Richmond through Thursday, June 26. They will fly closer to the ground than commercial airlines and conduct vertical spirals.

June 20, 2025

Investigations

Northeast Philly man arrested for placing cameras in Ocean City bathrooms, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Police arrested a Northeast Philly man suspected of hiding multiple cameras in public bathrooms along the Ocean City boardwalk. Harold Perkins, 38, is charged with invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of children.

June 20, 2025

Pets

ACCT Philly rescues a gator, lizard, birds and horses in one chaotic week

by Kristin Hunt

ACCT Philly rescued an alligator, a pheasant, two quails and a pair of horses in one chaotic week. The animal shelter also took in a skink, a small type of lizard.

June 19, 2025

Weekend

Chinese Lantern Festival, Juneteenth and the Club World Cup: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Chinese Lantern Festival opens for a new season in Franklin Square on Friday, June 20. Other weekend events in Philly include Club World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field, a Juneteenth parade and Pride Month parties.

June 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Have a sweet tooth? Reading Terminal Market's ice cream festival returns July 12

by Kristin Hunt

An ice cream festival will bring Philly scoop shops like Franklin Fountain, Milk Jawn, Cloud Cups, Scoop DeVille and Weckerly's to Reading Terminal Market on Saturday, July 12, from 1-5 p.m.

June 19, 2025

Movies

David Lynch fans spend thousands to buy director's 'Eraserhead' film print, scripts and coffee makers at estate auction

by Kristin Hunt

David Lynch fans bought the director's 'Eraserhead' film print, 'Twin Peaks' props, scripts from an unfinished project and coffee makers at an estate auction in Los Angeles. The filmmaker died in January.

June 18, 2025

Government

As SNAP cuts loom, Philabundance says it's already lost millions in federal funding

by Kristin Hunt

Philabundance, the largest food bank in Philadelphia, says it's already lost millions in federal funding due to cuts to USDA programs. The Trump administration's proposed slashes to SNAP will worsen food insecurity, the group warned.

June 17, 2025

Arts & Culture

Six-story art project to open in former Manufacturers' National Bank building in Old City in 2026

by Kristin Hunt

Artist Meg Saligman's interactive art project 'Ministry of Awe' will open inside the former Manufacturer's National Bank building in Old City in 2026. It will feature murals from , sculptures, performance art and a counterfeit studio.