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

March 16, 2026

Nature

Another 250 cherry blossom trees are nearly all planted in Philly, just in time for the annual festival

by Kristin Hunt

A semiquincentennial planting blitz to bring 250 new cherry blossom trees to Philadelphia is nearly finished. Their flowers are expected to hit peak bloom around the last week of March, just in time for the Fairmount Park festival.

March 16, 2026

Development

Northeast Philly bridge shutters to begin $10 million rehabilitation project

by Kristin Hunt

The Frankford Avenue Bridge running between Torresdale and Hunting Park avenues over Frankford Creek will be closed Monday through March 22, 2027, for a $10 million rehabilitation project.

March 13, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT warns of traffic delays next week in Philly, suburbs due to pothole repairs

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT plans to repair potholes on 33 state highways in Philadelphia and its four suburban counties next week. The work will lead to periodic lane closures and potential traffic delays.

March 13, 2026

Food & Drink

From Finn McCool's to Tir Na Nog, here are the meanings behind Irish bar names in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Learn the meaning behind the names of six Irish bars in Philadelphia. Tir Na Nog and Finn McCool's lean on Celtic mythology, while The Plough & the Stars references the Easter Rising insurrection against British rule.

March 12, 2026

Courts

Cherry Hill man sentenced to 3 years in prison for insurance fraud over house fire

by Kristin Hunt

Richard Orlandini, of Cherry Hill, 65, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for insurance fraud over a fire that burned his home. Prosecutors said he misled Allstate to obtain benefits.

March 12, 2026

Arts & Culture

Philly's newest museum is a 'bank with no money,' but it has plenty of weird art

by Kristin Hunt

The Ministry of Awe, opening Saturday, is the newest and arguably weirdest museum in Philadelphia. Located in the former Manufacturer's National Bank building, it contains six stories of murals, sculpture, videos and interactive art.

March 10, 2026

Neighborhoods

Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year

by Kristin Hunt

The Open Streets program, which closes select blocks in Center City to cars, is returning with 20 new dates in 2026. It will run in the Gayborhood this June, and the Rittenhouse area for much of April, September and October.

March 10, 2026

After years of playing 'Wheel of Fortune' from his home, a South Philly bartender got to be a contestant

by Kristin Hunt

South Philly bartender Adam Kanter, 44, will compete on 'Wheel of Fortune' in an episode airing Friday at 7:30 p.m. He works at the Prime Rib at Live! Casino & Hotel and previously owned Rum Bar on 20th and Walnut streets.

March 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Middle Child is making its own McGriddle, and it could go on the permanent menu

by Kristin Hunt

Middle Child is making a bougie version of McDonald's McGriddle, and the new breakfast sandwich could go on the permanent menu of the brand's Center City sandwich shop and/or Fishtown clubhouse.

March 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Art in the Age's newest liquor is named after a famous Civil War horse

by Kristin Hunt

Art in the Age has unveiled the sixth liquor in its growing line of spirits: Old Baldy, an apple whiskey named after the war horse of Gen. George Meade. The Civil War hero led the Union army at Gettysburg and is buried at Laurel Hill.