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

December 30, 2024

History

A century ago, Mummers had costumes weighing up to 300 pounds that needed an escort to help with the wind

by Kristin Hunt

The Mummers' elaborate New Year's Day parade costumes were once dangerous to wear. 'Fancy' marchers in frame suits walked with marshal escorts to protect against strong winds. See one of the vintage outfits.

December 27, 2024

Courts

Ex.-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks to push sentencing as his wife prepares for trial

by Kristin Hunt

Bob Menendez, the former senator from New Jersey who resigned following a federal bribery conviction in July, is asking the court to push his Jan. 29 sentencing as his wife Nadine prepares for trial.

December 27, 2024

Arts & Culture

Please Touch Museum to host 'snowed in' night for adults with a DJ, themed cocktails and trivia

by Kristin Hunt

The Please Touch Museum will host a 'snowed in' night for adults on Friday, Jan. 31. The Fairmount Park institute's ongoing series of 21-and-over programming will feature an indoor skating rink, themed cocktails, trivia and dancing.

December 27, 2024

Nature

How many Christmas trees can a few goats eat? More than you'd think

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Goat Project will offer Christmas tree recycling events on Jan. 4, 11 and 18 at Awbury Arboretum and Laurel Hill West Cemetery. The goats eat over 600 evergreens each year.

December 26, 2024

Holiday

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at the Philly Specials delivering gifts to thousands of kids in city schools

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Specials delivered holiday gifts to every child in city public and charter schools as part of Operation Snowball, a project funded by the group's third album. Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson delivered some in person.

December 26, 2024

Holiday

Mummers Parade 2025: Road closures, parking restrictions and how to watch

by Kristin Hunt

The Mummers Parade returns to Broad Street on New Year's Day. The 2025 event will temporarily close several streets and detour SEPTA bus routes. It will be available to watch on Channel 2 and streaming via the WFMZ+ app.

December 26, 2024

Weekend

Outdoor saunas and Cirque du Soleil: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do in Philly the weekend after Christmas? Sweat in an outdoor barrel sauna at FDR Park, watch a giant menorah lighting in Rittenhouse Square or catch a holiday-themed Cirque du Soleil at the Met.

December 23, 2024

Movies

How Philly took a starring role in the 1983 holiday comedy 'Trading Places'

by Kristin Hunt

'Trading Places' used Philadelphia as its backdrop in 1983. The holiday comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis shot at the Community College of Philadelphia, which doubled as a police station.

December 20, 2024

Music

Philly Specials drop bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi a month after release of latest holiday album

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Specials — the holiday band comprised of current and former Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson — released a surprise bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi. The group covered Chuck Berry's 'Run Rudolph Run.'

December 20, 2024

Music