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

February 28, 2025

Books

Teen romance book by Bucks County native reimagines 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' in Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Bucks County native author K.L. Walther has set her fourth young adult romance novel, 'While We're Young,' in Philadelphia. The gender-swapped 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' riff debuts Tuesday.

February 27, 2025

Weekend

The Philadelphia Flower Show and a restaurant week: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Flower Show is back for the first weekend of March. Other things to do include East Passyunk Restaurant Week and an Oscars party by the Philadelphia Film Society. Mermaids have also returned to the Adventure Aquarium.

February 25, 2025

Recreation

For third straight year, Parks & Rec is offering $1,000 bonuses to recruit lifeguards

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia is recruiting lifeguards again with $1,000 bonuses. Parks & Recreation began offering the incentives after staffing shortages in the 2022 summer season. Job seekers must apply by April 15 to receive the full amount; applicants who submit by May 15 are eligible for $500.

February 25, 2025

Businesses

Mulherin's Pizzeria in Center City closes after less than a year in business

by Kristin Hunt

Mulherin's Pizzeria has closed after less than one year in business in Center City. The sister restaurant of Wm. Mulherin's Sons opened in April 2024.

February 25, 2025

Streaming

How to watch all the movies nominated for best picture at the 2025 Oscars

by Kristin Hunt

Need to catch up on the best picture nominees for the 2025 Oscars? Here's how to stream, rent or see the movies in theaters. The contenders include 'Wicked,' 'Dune: Part Two,' 'The Substance,' 'Anora' and 'Emilia Perez.'

February 24, 2025

'Abbott Elementary' will be filming in Philly this week with local kids

by Kristin Hunt

'Abbott Elementary' will film in Philadelphia with local child actors Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1. Series creator and star Quinta Brunson confirmed the plans Sunday at the SAG Awards and teased a Super Bowl tie-in.

February 24, 2025

History

How the Philadelphia Museum of Art unearthed forgotten anti-Nazi posters

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will soon display recently rediscovered prints from the TASS Window Poster Studio, a Soviet group that made anti-Nazi propaganda during World War II.

February 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Espresso martini crawl will caffeinate Northern Liberties on March 15

by Kristin Hunt

Northern Liberties will host its second espresso martini crawl on Saturday, March 15. The event will feature 14 bars and restaurants, and one cafe serving a non-alcoholic option.

February 21, 2025

Government

For people affected by Northeast Philly plane crash, deadlines to apply for relief are nearing

by Kristin Hunt

Deadlines are approaching for people impacted by the Jan. 31 Northeast Philly plane crash to apply for relief. People have until Wednesday, Feb. 26, to open Red Cross cases or Friday, Feb. 28 to apply for an emergency small business grants.

February 20, 2025

Weekend

Girl Scout Cookies paired with beer and last-minute ice skating: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Girl Scout Cookie beer pairings at four breweries, last chance for ice skating at Dilworth Park and Philly Fashion Week runway shows.