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 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.

July 14, 2025

Books

Sci-fi graphic novel by Philly poet imagines a future where health care is universal and emotions regulated

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia spoken word poet and comics writer LindoYes imagines a sci-fi version of his hometown, where health care is universal and happiness is regulated, in his graphic novel 'PawnShop,' out Tuesday.

July 11, 2025

Music

Relive Live Aid with WXPN's rebroadcast of the concert that partly took place in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

WXPN will air performances from Live Aid for 10 hours on Sunday, July 13, marking the 1985 concert's 40th anniversary. LIsten on the radio or online to recordings of Queen, Bob Dylan, Madonna, David Bowie and U2.

July 11, 2025

Movies

A complete guide to all the Philly-area stars in 'Superman'

by Kristin Hunt

The new 'Superman' movie features several cast members from the Philadelphia area. David Corenswet plays the superhero, and Bradley Cooper his father Jor-El. But other natives make cameos, including Jake Tapper.

July 11, 2025

Courts

Philly man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing homes through wire fraud

by Kristin Hunt

Macangelo Tillman, 52, was sentenced to six years in prison for scheming to steal six Philadelphia homes. He forged documents and notary stamps to transfer ownership to himself or co-conspirators, prosecutors said.

July 11, 2025

Movies

As it soars into theaters, 'Superman' already has made $55 million

by Kristin Hunt

'Superman' already has made $55 million in preview box office. The domestic piece of that sum, $22.5 million, has surpassed what 'Barbie' and 'The Batman' made early in their opening weekends in recent years. It's also a record for director James Gunn.

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.