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

March 20, 2025

Weekend

Model boats, Beards on Ice and an art museum party: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret will mount a drag show on at a West Philly ice rink Saturday and Sunday. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting an after-hours party, and a new permanent exhibit of toy boats is now open.

March 19, 2025

History

Museum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center

by Kristin Hunt

The Museum of American Revolution is renovating its discovery center, which has been closed since February. The space includes a recreated 18th century parlor, tavern and military encampment. The Old City institute also has a new 4K video wall.

March 18, 2025

Celebrities

Kylie Kelce hawks Liquid Death water kegs 'for pregs' in new ad

by Kristin Hunt

'Not Gonna Lie' podcast host Kylie Kelce advertises limited-edition Liquid Death mini kegs in a new commercial for the mountain water brand. The ad campaign markets the products to pregnant women.

March 17, 2025

Protests

Detention of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil threatens Americans' free speech rights, protesters say

by Kristin Hunt

The detention and possible deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident involved in the Columbia University student protests over the war in Gaza, prompted Philadelphia activists to protest outside City Hall on Monday evening. They said the detention of Mahmoud, a Palestinian activist, threatens Americans' free speech rights.

March 17, 2025

Nature

250 new cherry blossom trees to be planted in Philly ahead of city's 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations

by Kristin Hunt

The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is aiming to plant 250 cherry blossom trees in the city by spring 2026 before America's 250th birthday in 2026. The semiquincentennial mirrors a previous planting spree in 1926.

March 14, 2025

Courts

New Jersey, 19 other states sue Trump administration over Education Department cuts

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey and 19 other states have sued the Trump administration over its plans to cut the Education Department staff in half. The attorneys general say the cuts are illegal and unconstitutional.

March 14, 2025

History

Rowan University's dinosaur museum to open March 29 and feature quarry to dig for fossils

by Kristin Hunt

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum will open in Mantua, New Jersey, on Saturday, March 29. The Rowan University institute will include life-size dinosaur models and a quarry where visitors can dig for specimens.

March 13, 2025

Weekend

St. Patrick's Day parties and espresso martinis: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will host its annual St. Patrick's Day parade this weekend. Guinness will also flow at the Fishtown Stouts & Snouts festival, while Northern Liberties is bringing back its espresso martini crawl.

March 13, 2025

Music

DJ Jazzy Jeff creates Philly theme song for the 2026 World Cup

by Kristin Hunt

DJ Jazzy Jeff has produced a Philly theme song for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA commissioned an original track for each host city in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

March 13, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Running Point,' 'Beginners' and 'Brooklyn'

by Kristin Hunt

New movies and TV shows to Netflix for March 2025 include the Kate Hudson sitcom 'Running Point.' Hulu and Peacock also added 'Brooklyn,' and Prime is now streaming 'Thief.'