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

September 11, 2025

Wildlife

Manatee spotted in Monmouth County 'has not required direct intervention'

by Kristin Hunt

Experts are keeping tabs on a manatee spotted in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on Sept. 6. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is asking the public to report any sightings to its hotline at 609-266-0538.

September 10, 2025

Courts

Montgomery County man who shipped fake Xanax sentenced to 4 years in prison

by Kristin Hunt

Charles Dewayne Myers of Montgomery County will serve up to four years in prison for mailing bromazolam, a synthetic benzodiazepine, as Xanax. The drug is not approved for medical use.

September 10, 2025

Jeremiah Zagar, whose artistic parents shaped South Philly, delves into family drama with 'Task'

by Kristin Hunt

Jeremiah Zagar, who made his feature debut with a biopic of his artist father Isaiah, directs four of the seven episodes in the HBO series 'Task.' He will direct the Jeremy Allen White movie 'Painted Bride' next.

September 9, 2025

History

Philly museums, cultural groups call Trump administration's plans to remove slavery exhibits 'un-American'

by Kristin Hunt

A group of 45 Philly museums and cultural groups called the Trump's plans to remove or alter slavery exhibits 'ahistorical and un-American' in a letter. A recent review reportedly flagged signage at Independence National Park.

September 8, 2025

Neighborhoods

Cleaning program comes to West Philly to tidy up 275 blocks through January

by Kristin Hunt

A cleaning program designed to reduce gun violence is coming to 275 blocks in West Philly. Glitter will clear litter from 275 blocks in Cobbs Creek, Carroll Park, Haddington, Overbrook Park and other areas through January.

September 8, 2025

Food & Drink

Former East Kensington pub Martha to be 'revived' for one night in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Martha, the East Kensington pub that closed last November, will return for one night in South Philly. Herman's is hosting a pop-up Monday, Sept. 15, with bartenders from the former restaurant serving its classic cocktails.

September 7, 2025

'Task' Episode 1 recap: Will HBO's latest crime show set in Philly suburbs be even darker than 'Mare of Easttown'?

by Kristin Hunt

Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent in HBO's new miniseries 'Task,' set in Delaware County from 'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby.

September 3, 2025

Entertainment

How the creator of Miss Piggy became Philly's go-to mascot maker

by Kristin Hunt

Bonnie Erickson designed the Phillie Phanatic in the late 1970s after creating Miss Piggy for the Muppets. Learn how Philadelphia's favorite mascot came to life.

September 2, 2025

Crime

Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in

by Kristin Hunt

LB Cuts, a barbershop in the Port Richmond area, is seeking $10,000 on GoFundMe after an apparent break-in. The store's owner Lou Bravo said a thief smashed the front door and stole equipment Labor Day morning.

August 29, 2025

Music

Sabrina Carpenter drops 'Rocky Horror'-inspired music video with Colman Domingo

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter made a 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' homage with Colman Domingo through her new music video for 'Tears.' The song is the second track off her seventh album 'Man's Best Friend,' which was released Friday.