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 5, 2025

History

Carpenters' Hall is hosting tea parties with a Dolley Madison impersonator

by Kristin Hunt

Carpenters' Hall is hosting tea parties with a historical impersonator of former first lady Dolley Madison each Tuesday in February. The events include sweets, sandwiches and stories from early U.S. history.

February 5, 2025

Donations

Philly zoo, hospital, food bank and animal shelter place Super Bowl wagers with Kansas City counterparts

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia organizations including the zoo and art museum have placed Super Bowl bets with their counterparts in Kansas City. CHOP, PAWS and Philabundance have fundraising challenges running through the game Sunday.

February 4, 2025

Movies

Philly director's documentary on 1960 fight to desegregate amusement park has two local screenings this month

by Kristin Hunt

Philly-based director Ilana Trachtman will screen her documentary 'Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round' at the Weitzman Museum and PhilaMOCA in February. The film is about the 1960 protests to desegregate Glen Echo Amusement Park.

February 4, 2025

Courts

YouTuber behind PhillyDroneLife banned from operating unmanned aircraft after flights near airport, skyscrapers

by Kristin Hunt

Michael DiCiurcio is banned from operating drones after he repeatedly steered them into controlled airspace and near city buildings. The amateur pilot posted videos of his flights to the YouTube channel PhillyDroneLife.

February 3, 2025

Performances

Willie Nelson will bring Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow with him to Camden for Outlaw Music Festival

by Kristin Hunt

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival goes back on the road with Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee and Madeline Edwards. The tour stops in Camden on Sept. 12. Tickets go on sale Friday.

January 31, 2025

Food & Drink

These Philly-area breweries are pairing Girl Scout Cookies with beer

by Kristin Hunt

Several breweries in the Philadelphia region are pairing Girl Scout Cookies with beer, including Iron Hill, Evil Genius and Conshohocken Brewing. Find out what's in the flights, and where to get zero-proof takes on the treats.

January 31, 2025

The 'Always Sunny' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover will continue this summer

by Kristin Hunt

The second 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover episode will air on FX sometime in June, 'Always Sunny' co-creator Rob McElhenney said.

January 30, 2025

Education

Philly public school students have made some academic gains, but still lag behind nationally

by Kristin Hunt

The latest NAEP scores show academic improvement at Philadelphia public schools. Fourth grade math scores rose by 7 points since 2022, surpassing the national gains. Reading comprehension has remained stagnant.

January 30, 2025

Weekend

Founders Philly Freeze Out and a museum night for adults: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Founders Philly Freeze Out returns to Manayunk this weekend, as does Northern Liberties Restaurant Week. The Please Touch Museum is also hosting its next event for adults ages 21 and over, and the Mae West comedy 'The Drag' is playing at EgoPo Classic Theatre.

January 30, 2025

Business

Liberty Kitchen, maker of the viral kale Caesar cutlet hoagie, opens third location in Chestnut Hill

by Kristin Hunt

Liberty Kitchen, the deli behind the viral kale Caesar cutlet hoagie, has opened its third location in Chestnut Hill. The TikTok-famous franchise also has outposts in Fishtown and University City.