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 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.

February 19, 2025

Sitting on a unique business idea? Pitch it to 'Shark Tank' in April

by Kristin Hunt

'Shark Tank' is holding an open casting call at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia on Friday, April 11. The ABC reality show last recruited talent in the city in 2017. Past contestants from the area include Aaron Krause of Scrub Daddy.

February 18, 2025

History

Independence Seaport Museum to exhibit intricate toy, model boats from the early 19th to late 20th centuries

by Kristin Hunt

The Independence Seaport Museum will open a new permanent exhibit of toy and model boats on Thursday, March 20. The collection includes miniatures of the USS Indianapolis and Baltimore.

February 18, 2025

Brian Tyree Henry rips off the wrong drug dealer in 'Dope Thief' trailer

by Kristin Hunt

The new trailer for the Apple TV+ show 'Dope Thief,' which is set in Philadelphia and filmed in the area, shows stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura ripping off dangerous drug dealers. The adaptation of the Dennis Tafoya book premieres Friday, March 14.

February 17, 2025

Tan France discusses his pajama collection and favorite tiramisu in Philly ahead of 'Queer Eye Live'

by Kristin Hunt

Tan France and the rest of the Fab Five are coming back to Philly for the first stop on their 'Queer Eye Live' tour. The show will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19. The fashion expert talked pajamas and dad style in this interview.

February 17, 2025

Family-Friendly

St. Patrick's Day parade adopts service theme for March 16 event in Center City

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's annual St. Patrick's Day parade will be held Sunday, March 16. A Havertown pub owner will serve as grand marshal.

February 17, 2025

Health News

Infant deaths increased in states that implemented abortion bans, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Infant deaths rose in states that implemented six-week or total abortion bans, according to new research. The increases were higher among Black babies, and those with congenital anomalies or in the South.

February 17, 2025

Music

Meek Mill, D'Angelo to play Roots Picnic this summer

by Kristin Hunt

The 2025 Roots Picnic will feature Meek Mill, D'Angelo and Lenny Kravitz, among others. The music festival takes place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, at the Mann Center in Philadelphia. The lineup also includes GloRilla, Miguel, Jeezy, Pusha T and 2 Chainz.