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 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 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

Sabrina Carpenter plays 'Please Please Please,' 'Espresso' with string quartet on Tiny Desk Concert

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter played hits like 'Please Please Please,' 'Taste' and 'Espresso' with a string quartet in her NPR Tiny Desk Concert released Friday.

December 19, 2024

Government

After sit-in protest delays vote, City Council approves 76ers arena legislation

by Kristin Hunt

City Council approved legislation that greenlights the Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal on Thursday after anti-arena protesters delayed the vote with a sit-in demonstration. Officers arrested and hauled activists away. The Center City arena is slated to open in 2031, when the Sixers lease at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philly expires.

December 19, 2024

Weekend

Tamales market, one-man 'Nutcracker' and last-minute holiday shopping: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do this final weekend before Christmas? Pick up last-minute gifts at two new pop-up markets, sample tamales at Sor Ynez, visit the Science History Institute before it closes or see a one-man 'Nutcracker.'

December 18, 2024

History

Army's WWII postal unit, which included women from Philadelphia, chronicled in new film 'The Six Triple Eight'

by Kristin Hunt

The new Netflix World War II movie 'The Six Triple Eight' tells the true story of the only, all-Black women's unit deployed in Europe. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion sorted and delivered mail to soldiers.

December 17, 2024

Courts

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings charged with murder of Philadelphia woman

by Kristin Hunt

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been charged with the murder of Valerie Mack, of Philadelphia. He will now stand trial for the deaths of seven women.

December 13, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter chugs espresso martinis with Stephen Colbert on 'Late Show'

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter stopped by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Thursday night to discuss her Grammy nominations and meeting Paul McCartney. She also chugged espresso martinis with the host.

December 13, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA to add fuel cell electric buses to its fleet early in 2025

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA will debut its 10 fuel cell electric buses in early 2025. The transit authority expects them to work across routes, starting sometime in January. It hopes to transition all its vehicles to zero emission models by 2040.