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

November 24, 2025

Illness

Nearly 1 in 10 American adults say they've received a cancer diagnosis

by Kristin Hunt

Nearly 1 in 10 American adults say they've received a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, the latest Gallup poll shows. It's the highest percentage Gallup has ever recorded, but it doesn't reflect an increase in deaths or new cases.

November 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Pot Heads, a Bucks County coffee shop known for its skeleton decor, expands to Jenkintown

by Kristin Hunt

Pot Heads, a Bensalem coffee shop known for its skeletons, is opening a second location in Jenkintown. Co-owner Faith Noga expects to launch in December. The business is a tribute to her daughter Mila, who died at the age of 14.

November 20, 2025

Celebrities

Colman Domingo to give Temple University's commencement speech in the spring

by Kristin Hunt

Colman Domingo will deliver the 2026 commencement speech at Temple University. The two-time Oscar nominee attended in the 1980s but did not graduate. He will receive an honorary degree.

November 20, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Pluribus,' 'Death by Lightning,' 'A Star Is Born'

by Kristin Hunt

'Pluribus,' the latest show from 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan, is now airing on Apple TV+. Need another streaming recommendation? 'Death by Lightning' is also new to Netflix.

November 19, 2025

Investigations

Organ donor group told Camden hospital to harvest from patient who showed signs of life, U.S. lawmakers say

by Kristin Hunt

A Congressional committee claims the CEO of the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network told staff at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden to continue operating on a patient who showed signs of life. The accusation stems from an investigation into organ procurement organizations.

November 18, 2025

Lottery

N.J. couple wins $3 million lottery prize just months after cashing in a $1 million scratch-off ticket

by Kristin Hunt

An Ocean County couple won $3 million in the New Jersey Lottery, just six months after claiming a $1 million prize from another game. They bought their latest winning ticket at an Exxon gas station in Toms River.

November 18, 2025

Pets

Penn veterinarian discovered a simple way to prevent heat stroke in dogs

by Kristin Hunt

Working with her team at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, Dr. Cynthia Otto discovered voluntary head dunks in water were the best way to cool off an overheated dog. The trick is applicable in search-and-rescue settings.

November 18, 2025

Podcast

Story of Delco man last seen on Christmas 2017 retold on 'The Vanished' podcast

by Kristin Hunt

David Horn, Jr. of Trainer, Delaware County, disappeared after leaving a Marcus Hook bar on Christmas Day 2017. The true crime podcast 'The Vanishing' revisited the missing person case on its latest episode, released Monday.

November 17, 2025

Ken Burns' new series highlights some lesser-known revolutionaries from Philly and South Jersey

by Kristin Hunt

Ken Burns' PBS series 'The American Revolution' features nearly 200 historical figures, including a printer, poet, reverend and freedom fighter from the Philadelphia region.

November 17, 2025

Protests

Billboard along I-95 in Bucks County calls for release of Epstein files

by Kristin Hunt

A billboard calling for the release of records relating to the federal investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein went up Monday along I-95 in Bucks County.