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 3, 2024

2024 Election

Philly voters can drop off mail-in ballots at 31 locations around the city

by Kristin Hunt

Not sure where to drop off a mail-in ballot in Philadelphia? This map shows all 24 drop boxes across the city and six satellite offices. Election officials have raised concerns about USPS processing and delivery.

October 2, 2024

Festivals

Philadelphia Film Festival will screen Oscar contenders and a Wing Bowl documentary

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Philadelphia Film Festival returns Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 27. Featured movies include Oscar contenders like 'Blitz,' 'Conclave,' 'Anora' and 'Nickel Boys.'

October 1, 2024

Travel

Six-day 'Rocky' festival will offer bus tours, date nights and movie marathons in December

by Kristin Hunt

RockyFest, which will run from Dec. 3-8 in Philadelphia, is designed to offer fans "the ultimate Rocky experience" through themed tours, date nights and movie marathons. The Museum of Art, Penn Ice Rink and Philadelphia Zoo will host events to celebrate the boxing film franchise.

October 1, 2024

Music

Tierra Whack falls in love with the Phillie Phanatic in new music video

by Kristin Hunt

Tierra Whack falls in love with the Phanatic in the new music video for 'MOOVIES,' which also features LOVE Park, the Mummers Museum, Tower Theater and Wawa. The Phillies mascot previously appeared in the North Philly rapper's Tiny Desk Concert.

September 30, 2024

Weather

Girard College students stranded – but safe – in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

by Kristin Hunt

Girard College students are stranded — but safe — in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene flooded roads in Asheville, where they were participating in an Outward Bound program. A teacher, two residential advisors and 31 ninth graders are waiting for road conditions to improve before returning to Philadelphia.

September 30, 2024

Festivals

Chinatown Night Market returns Oct. 10 with dumplings, mahjong and karaoke

by Kristin Hunt

The YèShì Chinatown Night Market takes place Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6-10 p.m. The street festival highlights restaurants and businesses from the neighborhood. It will also feature karaoke, mahjong, cornhole, pingpong. K-pop singers and dance troupes.

September 26, 2024

Weekend

Fishtown Feastivale, ice dinosaurs and a Ren Faire: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

During the last weekend of September, festivals like Fishtown Feastivale will return to Philadelphia. Queen & Rook and Philly AIDS Thrift will also host anniversary block parties, one with a Ren Faire theme.

September 26, 2024

Weather

Philadelphia task force deployed to N.C. to assist with Hurricane Helene

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania Task Force 1, a disaster relief unit based in Philadelphia, deployed 48 of its members Thursday in response to Hurricane Helene. The majority traveled to North Carolina to assist with the Category 4 storm.

September 26, 2024

Food & Drink

New cocktail lounge and piano bar in Fishtown will invite guests to play

by Kristin Hunt

The new cocktail lounge and piano bar in Hotel Anna & Bel will invite guests to play. Caletta, the latest from chef Tyler Akin, will boast an Italian-inspired menu and seasonal drinks. It opens Thursday, Oct. 3.

September 25, 2024

Government

How will each city council member vote on the proposed 76ers arena?

by Kristin Hunt

For the 76ers' Center City area plan to move forward, a majority of Philadelphia City Council must vote for the package or ordinances needed for it to progress. Here's where all 17 council members stand on the project.