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 11, 2026

Business

Taylor Chip closes its two Philly cookie shops due to financial strains

by Kristin Hunt

Taylor Chip, the Lancaster-based cookie company, expanded to Philadelphia in 2024. But it has abruptly closed its Rittenhouse and Fishtown shops citing debt incurred by the permitting process.

February 10, 2026

Shopping

Wilt Chamberlain's home jersey from his rookie year with Philadelphia Warriors is up for sale

by Kristin Hunt

Heritage Auctions is selling a home jersey from Wilt Chamberlain's rookie 1959-1960 season with the Philadelphia Warriors. It's valued at $3 million, the auction house says. Proxy bids are open through Saturday, Feb. 28.

February 9, 2026

Courts

Montgomery County man arrested for alleged role in Nigerian scam

by Kristin Hunt

A Montgomery County man has been arrested and indicted for allegedly helping Nigerian scammers launder stolen money. Samuel D. Marcus, 33, received wire transfers and converted funds into cryptocurrency, prosecutors say.

February 9, 2026

Health Insurance

Pennie enrollment plummets as health insurance premiums increase by 102%

by Kristin Hunt

Pennie enrollment decreased in 2026 after plan costs increased by an average of 102%. The state marketplace attributed ACA health insurance price hikes to expired enhanced federal tax credits.

February 6, 2026

Arts & Culture

Boyz II Men is getting a mural in South Philly just blocks away from where its members met

by Kristin Hunt

Mural Arts will unveil a public art piece dedicated to Boyz II Men in June. It will be located blocks from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where the Grammy-winning R&B group formed.

February 5, 2026

Streaming

What to stream: 'Bridgerton,' 'Roman Holiday' and 'The Favourite'

by Kristin Hunt

Bridgerton Season 4 returns with a Cinderella-inspired romance on Netflix. Plus, stream more costume dramas including Roman Holiday on Paramount+ and The Favourite on Peacock this weekend.

February 5, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Victory Brewing is making a beer for America's 250th birthday

by Kristin Hunt

Victory Brewing Co. will release a limited-edition beer for America's 250th birthday. The 4.8% ABV ale called Philly First will be available in the company's Logan Square, Dowingtown, Kennett Square and Parkesburg taprooms Feb. 15.

February 5, 2026

Education

Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students

by Kristin Hunt

Since affirmative action ended, there's been a shift in diversity on college campuses. A new report shows enrollment of Black students surged at Temple and La Salle in 2024, as the number of students of color fell at Ivy League schools.

February 4, 2026

Recreation

Gaming company is seeking nominations for landmarks to include in Philly edition of Monopoly

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia edition of Monopoly will debut this November. Top Trumps is seeking nominations for properties to include in the custom board game, licensed from Hasbro.

February 3, 2026

As 'The Muppet Show' host, Sabrina Carpenter is the latest guest star with Philly ties

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter will host the 'Muppet Show' reboot premiering Wednesday on ABC and Disney+. The original series welcomed other stars with Philly ties, including Sylvester Stallone, Pearl Bailey, Lola Falana, Nancy Walker and Madeline Kahn.