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 2, 2025

Investigations

Second teen charged in connection with Jones Road Wildfire that's still burning in New Jersey Pinelands

by Kristin Hunt

A second suspect, a 17-year-old boy, has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire, which has burned over 15,000 acres in the New Jersey Pinelands.

May 1, 2025

Neighborhoods

Midtown Village is going car-free on 4 Sundays in June as part of Center City's 'open streets' initiative

by Kristin Hunt

The car-free streets initiative championed by the Center City District is expanding to Midtown Village. Sections of Sansom and 13th streets will be closed to traffic on June 8, 15, 22 and 29 — all Sundays.

May 1, 2025

Pop Culture

Walton Goggins, John Boyega among sci-fi stars to attend Fan Expo Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Fan Expo Philadelphia will bring celebrities including Walton Goggins, Parker Posey, John Boyega, John Cena and William Shatner to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event runs Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18.

May 1, 2025

Entertainment

More people are staying out late in Center City than before the pandemic

by Kristin Hunt

Evening pedestrian volumes in Center City increased in 2024 compared with pre-pandemic levels in 2019. More people are staying out late, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., according to a new report.

May 1, 2025

Weekend

Broad Street Run and South Street Live!: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The weekend guide features the Broad Street Run, David Lynch-inspired Eraserhood Fest with surreal performances, and South Street Live!'s nine-block celebration with Derby Day, Maifest, and Renaissance Faire activities.

April 29, 2025

Books

A.J. Brown's favorite author is planning to build 'Inner Excellence' center in Kensington

by Kristin Hunt

A.J. Brown's favorite author Jim Murphy is planning to build an 'Inner Excellence' center in Kensington. The self-help book became a surprise bestseller after the Eagles wide receiver was spotted reading it on the sidelines.

April 29, 2025

Movies

Dominic Sessa helps steal a diamond in the 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' trailer

by Kristin Hunt

South Jersey native Dominic Sessa appears in the new trailer for 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' the third film in the magician heist franchise. The thriller also features Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher.

April 28, 2025

History

Coconut used in first 3D MRI image in the 1970s now lives in Old City

by Kristin Hunt

The Science History Institute collection includes the coconut that Nobel Prize-winning scientist Paul Lauterbur used to create the first magnetic resonance image. His work led to modern MRI technology.

April 28, 2025

Social Justice

Gov. Murphy made clemency a key part of his administration. How will the project fare when he leaves office?

by Kristin Hunt

Gov. Phil Murphy has issued 129 pardons and commutations through his clemency project, more than every N.J. governor from the previous 30 years combined. But what happens when the Democrat leaves office?

April 28, 2025

Music

WXPN is hosting another 24-hour song contest — and this time the public votes on the winner

by Kristin Hunt

WXPN is hosting another 24-hour song contest. The challenge calls on independent musicians and bands in the radio station's broadcast area to submit original tracks based on a prompt in a day. The public will vote on the semifinalists.