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

May 20, 2025

Arts & Culture

After five years of planning and building, Calder Gardens will open to visitors starting Sept. 21

by Kristin Hunt

Calder Gardens, the new museum on the Ben Franklin Parkway opens to visitors Sept. 21. The new Philadelphia art museum will display to the works of mobile sculptor Alexander 'Sandy' Calder.

May 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Philly breweries to unveil Kevin Bacon beer benefitting charity

by Kristin Hunt

A Kevin Bacon beer that raises money for the actor's charity will be available at Philly taprooms. Yards, Human Robot, Evil Genius, Attic Brewing, Wissahickon Brewing and Sacred Vice Brewing will carry Six Degrees of Fermentation for a limited time.

May 15, 2025

Courts

Muslim teacher alleges in lawsuit that Philly school district punished her for pro-Palestinian views

by Kristin Hunt

A Philly public school teacher said in a federal lawsuit that the district punished her for pro-Palestinian views. Keziah Ridgeway, a Black Muslim woman, claims she was the target of a pro-Israel smear campaign.

May 15, 2025

Food & Drink

22 Center City restaurants will offer two meals for $30 as part of midweek lunch special during the summer

by Kristin Hunt

Nearly two dozen restaurants in Center City will offer discounted multi-course meals this summer as part of the new 'Let's Do Lunch' program. The deal — two meals for $30 — will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 24 to Aug. 14.

May 15, 2025

Music

Dozens of summer concerts at the Mann and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion will offer $30 tickets

by Kristin Hunt

A Live Nation promotion will discount amphitheater concert seats at the Mann Center and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden. The $30 Ticket to Summer deal applies to Bob Dylan, Halsey, Kesha and Willie Nelson shows.

May 15, 2025

Weekend

Fan Expo and South 9th Street Italian Market Festival: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Check out the Philadelphia version of Comic Con at the Fan Expo from May 16-18. Need something else to do this weekend? The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival is back with food and greased pole climbing.

May 14, 2025

Investigations

SEPTA bus shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

by Kristin Hunt

Hakim Bryant, the man accused of opening fire on a SEPTA bus in Brewerytown, injuring four riders, has been charged with attempted murder and related offenses, District Attorney Larry Krasner said.

May 14, 2025

Entertainment

Your 2025 guide to all the free outdoor movies in Philly this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Free film showings are soon returning to or already underway at various Philly parks, including Clark Park, Schuylkill Banks and Cira Green. Audiences can expect the usual mix of '90s comedies, Disney reboots and superhero stories.

May 13, 2025

Courts

3M settles PFAS contamination cases in N.J. for $450 million

by Kristin Hunt

3M has settled multiple PFAS contamination cases in New Jersey for $450 million. State attorneys had sued the company for environmental damages at DuPont and Chemours sites in Pennsville and Sayreville.

May 13, 2025

History

Learn about the MOVE bombing through these documentaries, book and podcast

by Kristin Hunt

Learn more about the history of the MOVE bombing on its 40th anniversary through these documentaries, book and podcast series. The May 13, 1985, tragedy occurred when police dropped an explosive device in West Philly, killing 11 people.