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 12, 2025

Business

How indie movie theaters have mounted a post-pandemic comeback in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Independent movie theaters struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, some are finding new, younger audiences and an appetite for second-run, repertory screenings.

March 10, 2025

Arts & Culture

Knitting group 'yarn bombs' the Singing Fountain with fabric flowers and Gritty sweater

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia knitting group has 'yarn bombed' the Singing Fountain in East Passyunk, putting Eagles, Phillies and Gritty gear on the attraction's statues. The Drunken Knitwits also made holiday sweaters for the animal statues in Fitler Square.

March 10, 2025

Arts & Culture

Antique dealers to sell art, jewelry and furniture at the Philadelphia Show

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Show design fair returns to the art museum on Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27. It will feature over 40 antique dealers specializing in painting, sculpture, furniture, jewelry, glass and ceramics.

March 10, 2025

How the stars of 'Dope Thief' found dark humor in the AppleTV+ series – and 'the best candles' in New Hope

by Kristin Hunt

'Dope Thief' stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura lived and fell in love in Philadelphia during the production of the AppleTV+ series, premiering Friday. The crime thriller is based on the Dennis Tafoya book of the same name.

March 7, 2025

Health News

Crozer Health could shutter soon as owner files motion for 'expedited closure'

by Kristin Hunt

Crozer Health could close as soon as Friday, March 14, after its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, filed an emergency motion to shutter the Delaware County hospital system. It operates four hospitals and five other medical facilities in the county.

March 7, 2025

Books

Philly gun smugglers helped the Irish Republican Army during the Troubles. A new book uncovers their operation.

by Kristin Hunt

'The Next One Is For You,' a new book by Ali Watkins debuting Tuesday, tells the history of the U.S. gun smuggling ring that aided the Irish Republican Army during the Troubles. Some of its ringleaders were based in Philadelphia.

March 7, 2025

Tours

BYOB trolley tour traces the path of Philly's most notorious Prohibition mobsters

by Kristin Hunt

A new BYOB trolley tour traces the path of Philadelphia's most notorious Prohibition-era mobsters. The Philly Mob Tour will explore bootleggers like Max 'Boo Boo' Hoff and Pius Lanzetti. It's running through Saturday, March 29.

March 6, 2025

Weekend

Mt. Airy Restaurant Week and a PAWS promotion: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Mt. Airy Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday with 13 participating bars, cafes, bakeries and ice cream shops. Also this weekend, PAWS is running an adoption special for March Madness. And James Ijames, a Pulitzer Prize winner, directs an August Wilson play.

March 6, 2025

Immigration

What can immigrants do if ICE comes to their house, school or work? Know your legal rights.

by Kristin Hunt

Learn what legal rights immigrants have during ICE encounters at homes, workplaces or schools. Find resources for legal help in Philadelphia amid increased immigration enforcement.

March 3, 2025

Parties

Mütter Museum to host Radiant Ball honoring Marie Curie, the first person to win 2 Nobel Prizes

by Kristin Hunt

The Mütter Museum will honor Marie Curie with a 'radiant' ball on Friday, April 25. The formal event celebrates the scientist's work with radium and her 1921 visit to America, which included a stop in Philadelphia. It runs from 7-10 p.m. Tickets cost $60.