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 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

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.

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 4, 2024

Business

Five Below's flagship Center City store shut down after fourth failed health inspection this year

by Kristin Hunt

The Five Below at 1529 Chestnut St. has been shut down by the Philadelphia Health Department, because it has failed four consecutive health inspections. Inspectors found dead mice, mouse droppings and snack bags with holes in them.

December 4, 2024

Courts

Philly man who posed as a mail carrier and stole checks out of mailboxes gets four years in prison

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia man who stole checks and money orders out of USPS mailboxes will serve four years in prison. Zachkey James, 29, impersonated a mail carrier to take undelivered letters between 2020 and 2022.

December 3, 2024

Performances

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play at Lincoln Financial Field on May 5

by Kristin Hunt

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play the Lincoln Financial Field on May 5. Their Grand National Tour will play 19 cities in support of Lamar's latest album 'GNX.'

December 3, 2024

Movies

'Sing Sing' heads back to theaters as Colman Domingo's Oscar push ramps up

by Kristin Hunt

'Sing Sing' is returning to movie theaters on Jan. 17 — months after its summer release. The film's West Philly native star Colman Domingo, who won a Gotham Award on Sunday for his performance, is a leading Oscar contender for best actor.

December 2, 2024

Weather

Code Blue is in effect in Philly. Here's how to help people living on the streets.

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia has issued its first Code Blue of the season, triggering emergency homeless services. The designation is called during extremely cold temperatures. The 24/7 outreach hotline connects people on the streets with shelter.

December 2, 2024

Holiday

Fishtown Freeze brings back live ice carvings, adds free trolley

by Kristin Hunt

Fishtown Freeze returns Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 8 p.m. Participating bars, restaurants and stores will feature ice sculptures, live carvings and specials. The festival also includes have a free trolley, photos with Santa and outdoor markets.