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

October 17, 2024

Weekend

Philly Film Festival and a bike ride: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will host its annual film festival and 20-mile bike ride during the weekend of Oct. 18-20. The Weirdo festival is also happening in East Kensington, along with Open Studio Tours of artists' spaces.

October 17, 2024

2024 Election

In Pa.'s U.S. Senate race, Bob Casey seeks fourth term against Republican challenger Dave McCormick

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Casey is running for reelection in the 2024 U.S. Senate race against Republican challenger Dave McCormick. Here is a side-by-side comparison of both candidates vying to represent the state in Washington, D.C.

October 16, 2024

Courts

Man sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for stealing over $1 million from incapacitated elderly Pa. residents

by Kristin Hunt

Carlton Rembert was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for stealing over $1 million from incapacitated residents in eastern Pennsylvania. The elder fraud case involved his late sister, Gloria Byars, who served as the victims' court-appointed guardian.

October 15, 2024

Food & Drink

Attic Brewing releases beer to support breast cancer patients, including its own staffer

by Kristin Hunt

Attic Brewing Co. is raising money for breast cancer research with its latest beer release. The Tits Out Hoppy Lager features boob can art designed by brewery assistant Kristine Popp, who is undergoing chemotherapy.

October 14, 2024

Entertainment

TV star Larry Wilmore has a few tricks up his sleeve for Philly show, mixing magic with comedy

by Kristin Hunt

Larry Wilmore of 'The Daily Show' and 'In Living Color' fame will bring his touring show to City Winery on Thursday. The co-creator of 'Insecure' discussed magic and the 2024 presidential election in an interview.

October 14, 2024

Environment

Over 100 firefighters battling three-alarm brush fire in Upper Roxborough

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Fire Department has been battling a three-alarm blaze in Upper Roxborough for much of Monday afternoon. It has injured one person, who is currently in stable condition, and spread to an unknown structure.

October 14, 2024

History

Philly's first queer newspaper published just one issue in the early 1970s and was funded by a drug deal

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's first queer newspaper, the Gay Dealer, spun off another underground press publication in 1970. The William Way LGBT Community Center explains its history, including the drug deal that funded it.

October 11, 2024

Arts & Culture

Scrapple sculpting contest produced some unique creations – and they're on display at Reading Terminal Market

by Kristin Hunt

Reading Terminal Market is displaying eight scrapple sculptures Saturday during its Scrapple & Apple Festival. The artworks include renderings of the Rocky statue and original LOVE Park. They were produced during a sculpting contest Thursday.

October 11, 2024

Holiday

Sewing instructors give tips on how to make your own Halloween costume

by Kristin Hunt

Not sure how to make a Halloween costume? The Philadelphia sewing pros at Butcher's Sew Shop and Sew + Sew shared advice on choosing fabric and patterns, plus budgeting time.

October 10, 2024

Family-Friendly

Philly to host weekend cleanup of over 100 parks in November

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphians can help clean over 100 parks the weekend of Nov. 8-10 at the biannual Love Your Park event. Volunteers will rake leaves, collect trash and plant flowers and trees.