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

January 9, 2025

Investigations

Pennsylvania State Police corporal from Havertown charged with using work computer to store porn

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania State Police have charged a corporal from Havertown with using his work computer to store porn. Stephen M. Kamnik allegedly kept thousands of images, some of which were AI-generated, on his hard drive in Schwenksville, Montgomery County.

January 8, 2025

Weekend

Fire breathing, beer and the Philadelphia Auto Show: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Auto Show kicks off another 10-day car convention Saturday. Ardmore Music Hall's winter beer festival and Fire & Frost Fun in Peddler's Village also return this weekend.

January 8, 2025

Food & Drink

At Sunday's playoff game, Eagles fans can munch on jumbo pretzels shaped like the team logo

by Kristin Hunt

Lincoln Financial Field has added a jumbo Eagle-shaped pretzel to its concessions ahead of the Birds' playoff game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The concession from Aramark costs $20 and comes with three dipping sauces. It can be purchased behind Section 106.

January 7, 2025

Crime

Early numbers suggest a slight decline in juvenile crime in Philadelphia in 2024

by Kristin Hunt

Juvenile crime trended down in Philadelphia in 2024, preliminary data shows. District Attorney Larry Krasner presented the numbers at a Tuesday conference. There were 1,879 cases as of Nov. 30, compared with 2,224 in all of 2023.

January 7, 2025

Play 'Abbott Elementary' and 'It's Always Sunny' bingo during Wednesday's crossover episode

by Kristin Hunt

Play a sitcom-themed bingo game during the 'Abbott Elementary' crossover episode with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' airing Wednesday on ABC.

January 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week returns with $25 prix fixe dinners

by Kristin Hunt

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week returns Thursday, Jan. 30, to Saturday, Feb. 8. The promotion will feature 14 restaurants, each offering a prix fixe dinner menu with three or four courses for $25-$45.

January 6, 2025

Prevention

Here's how to avoid slipping in the snow — and how to protect yourself if you fall

by Kristin Hunt

The number of hospital visits caused by falls rises during snowstorms. Here's how to avoid slipping on the ice and snow — and what to do if you fall. Health experts recommend walking like a penguin with small steps and a slow pace. Ice cleats can provide additional grip.

January 3, 2025

Investigations

Chestnut Hill College alum and former lacrosse captain among 14 killed in New Orleans truck attack

by Kristin Hunt

The 14 victims of the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans include Billy DiMaio, a 25-year-old who was a 2022 graduate of Chestnut Hill College and an account executive with Audacy.

January 3, 2025

New PBS series 'Great Migrations' examines influx of Black people to Northern cities like Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

The PBS series 'Great Migrations' explores the influx of Black people to northern cities like Philadelphia between 1910 and 1970. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, the show debuts Tuesday, Jan. 28.

January 2, 2025

Weekend

Dinosaurs, goats and zoo lights: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Jurassic Quest comes to the Philadelphia region for the first weekend of January 2025. Other things to do include the Philly Goat Project Christmas tree recycling events and LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo.