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

August 8, 2025

Transportation

Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor

by Kristin Hunt

Amtrak will debut its new Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor starting Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded vehicles will feature charging ports at each seat, and a cafe cart on select departures. They also have more seats and can travel at faster speeds.

August 7, 2025

Investigations

Immigration activists call for shutdown of Pennsylvania ICE detention center following death of detainee

by Kristin Hunt

Immigration activists are calling for the shutdown of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest ICE detention center in Pennsylvania and the Northeast, following the death of 32-year-old detainee Chaofeng Ge.

August 7, 2025

Weekend

Bug Fest, AstroQuest and pierogies: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Bug Fest returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University and a pierogi festival is back in Port Richmond this weekend in Philadelphia. Other events include a hearse car show at Laurel Hill East cemetery.

August 6, 2025

Health News

Technology advanced by Penn scientists led to COVID shots. Five years later, RFK Jr. is slashing mRNA vaccine research

by Kristin Hunt

The Trump administration is canceling nearly $500 million in funding for 22 projects involving mRNA vaccine research. The technology, advanced by Penn scientists, formed the basis of the COVID-19 shots by Moderna and Pfizer.

August 5, 2025

Books

Philly-inspired comic anthology includes stories about the 2019 furnace party and tormenting a PPA officer

by Kristin Hunt

A forthcoming Philly-inspired comic book includes stories about the 2019 furnace party and the PPA. Writer and filmmaker Nelson Vicens, who's worked with M. Night Shyamalan, is raising the printing funds on Kickstarter.

August 5, 2025

Music

Emo band Algernon Cadwallader to release first studio album in 14 years

by Kristin Hunt

The Bucks County emo band Algernon Cadwallader will release its first album in 14 years. 'Trying Not to Have a Thought' will debut Sept. 12 ahead of a national tour, which includes a stop at Union Transfer in Philly.

August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Whiskey lottery offers Pa. residents the chance to buy specialty Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace releases

by Kristin Hunt

A rare whiskey lottery that includes specialty Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace releases is being held by the PLCB. Pennsylvania residents can enter through 5 p.m. Friday for a chance to buy bottles.

August 4, 2025

Books

Book chronicles Bruce Springsteen's high-stakes release of 'Born to Run'

by Kristin Hunt

A new book on Bruce Springsteen chronicles the history of his 1975 album 'Born to Run.' 'Tonight in Jungleland' by Peter Ames Carlin, the rocker's biographer, includes interviews with the Boss and the E Street Band.

August 4, 2025

Streaming

'Reacher' cast and crew returns to Rittenhouse Square for filming

by Kristin Hunt

'Reacher' returned to Philadelphia for filming Monday. The Prime mystery series, starring Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher, shot Season 4 scenes near Rittenhouse Square with actors Agnez Mo and Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette.

August 1, 2025

Shopping

Nearly 50 shops will have discounts, giveaways and author events for Philly Bookstore Crawl

by Kristin Hunt

Almost 50 independent shops will participate in the third annual Philly Bookstore Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 23. The festivities feature author events, discounts, parties and free books.