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 11, 2024

Business

Origin of new Northern Liberties brewery can be traced to college apartment bathtub

by Kristin Hunt

Future Days Beer Co. opens its taproom at 433 Fairmount Ave. in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia on Dec. 12. The brewery was started by Sean McGuire and Nick Mata, who began making beer in their college apartment when they were roommates at Fordham University in New York about 10 years ago.

December 10, 2024

Podcast

Kylie Kelce's podcast knocks Joe Rogan off top of Apple, Spotify charts

by Kristin Hunt

Kylie Kelce has taken the top spot on the Apple and Spotify podcast charts, surpassing 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Her show 'Not Gonna Lie' also outperformed her husband Jason's 'New Heights.'

December 10, 2024

Business

Brunch spot Hawthornes will close next month after 15 years in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Hawthornes will close after 15 years in South Philly. The all-day cafe and brunch spot opened on 11th Street in 2009. Owners Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico will search for a new home after reopening Wine Dive and Sonny's.

December 9, 2024

Social Justice

Philly groups sign open letter pushing President Biden to grant mass pardons before he leaves office

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia advocacy groups signed an open letter to President Joe Biden calling for mass pardons before his term ends in January. The document asks the president to grant 10,000 clemency petitions.

December 9, 2024

Social Justice

Descendants of MOVE bombing victims say Penn Museum has more remains

by Kristin Hunt

Remains of Delisha Africa, a child who died in the MOVE bombing in 1985, were found last month at the Penn Museum but have not been returned to the Africa family, Mike Africa Jr. said Monday. He also claimed the museum has remains from Zanetta Dotson, another child who died in the bombing.

December 6, 2024

Food & Drink

The hot chocolate crawl is back on East Passyunk — and this year you can get a souvenir martini glass

by Kristin Hunt

East Passyunk is hosting its 2024 hot chocolate crawl on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over two dozen restaurants, bars and coffee shops on the South Philly avenue are serving cocoa in souvenir mugs.

December 6, 2024

TV Shows

Uncle Bobbie's bookstore gets shout-out in Netflix's 'The Madness,' but it's been in movies before

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's Uncle Bobbie's bookstore makes a cameo in Netflix's 'The Madness,' currently No. 1 on the platform. In the fourth episode, one of the characters sports one of the shop's T-shirts. The cafe and shop also has appeared in an HBO documentary.

December 5, 2024

Government

City Council pushes committee vote on 76ers arena to next week

by Kristin Hunt

City Council pushed its scheduled hearing on the proposed 76ers arena to Wednesday, Dec. 11, citing 'productive negotiations' with team officials over concerns raised in previous meetings. To move the project forward, legislators must vote legislation out of committee.

December 5, 2024

Business

Downtime Bakery, a sourdough specialist, opens shop in Mount Airy

by Kristin Hunt

Downtime Bakery has opened its first storefront at 6624 Germantown Ave. in Mount Airy. The venture from Dayna Evans specializes in sourdough breads, bagels, sandwiches and pie.

December 5, 2024

Weekend

Open Streets, Big 5 Classic basketball and a 'Rocky' movie marathon: Your weekend guide to things do

by Kristin Hunt

The PAX Unplugged board game convention and 'Rocky' movie marathon at the Philadelphia Film Society will span the entire weekend of Dec. 6-8. Need something else to do? Attend the Big 5 Classic basketball games or see Kevin Hart.