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

November 13, 2024

Donations

These Philly food drives seek donations to provide Thanksgiving meals

by Kristin Hunt

Organizations accepting cash, canned goods and other nonperishable items for Philadelphia families this Thanksgiving include Philabundance, the Sunday Love Project and the South Philly Community Fridge.

November 13, 2024

Government

In heated hearing, City Council presses 76ers to move team's headquarters from Camden to Philly

by Kristin Hunt

City Council hearings on the 76ers arena continued Wednesday with testimony from team officials, whom legislators grilled on SEPTA, the community benefits agreement and the corporate Camden headquarters.

November 12, 2024

Holiday

Manayunk will have fake snow and Santa for Thursday's Christmas tree lighting

by Kristin Hunt

Manayunk will light its Christmas tree Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. in a special ceremony featuring fake snow and Santa Claus. Other holiday events to follow include a Rudolph fun run and 'jolly trolley' with Buddy the Elf.

November 11, 2024

Holiday

BYOB holiday lights trolley to tour the city's merriest displays

by Kristin Hunt

Founding Footsteps is bringing back its BYOB holiday light trolley tour, which visits Christmas displays like the Miracle on 13th Street and the Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular. Tours run from Saturday, Nov. 30, to Sunday, Dec. 29. Tickets cost $50-60.

November 11, 2024

Business

Olde Bar, which Jose Garces opened at the Old Original Bookbinder's location, closes its bar and restaurant

by Kristin Hunt

Jose Garces' Olde Bar has ended its bar and restaurant service as of Saturday, Nov. 9. The Garces Group said the restaurant, located in the Old Original Bookbinder's oyster saloon, will function as a catering and events venue.

November 8, 2024

2024 Election

Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania House by just 1 seat

by Kristin Hunt

The Democrats will control the Pennsylvania House of Representatives again next in 2025 and the Republicans will maintain their majority in the state Senate after the results of the 2024 election.

November 8, 2024

Music

Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift nominated for Grammys' record of the year. Listen to all 8 songs up for it

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift will compete for the record of the year at the 2025 Grammys. Chappell Roan, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and The Beatles also are up for the award. Carpenter was nominated for 'Espresso' and Swift was nominated for 'Fortnight.'

November 7, 2024

Weekend

Street food, cyclocross and a baby cow: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

There's lots to do in Philadelphia the weekend of Nov. 8-10, including a street food festival, Veterans Day parade, Revolutionary War reenactments and park cleanups.

November 7, 2024

Government

City Council to start hearings next week to discuss proposed 76ers arena

by Kristin Hunt

City Council will host eight hearings on the proposed 76ers arena between Nov. 12 and Dec. 3. Chinatown activists and some health care workers have protested the plans.

November 7, 2024

2024 Election

Dave McCormick wins U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania, but a recount is likely

by Kristin Hunt

Republican Dave McCormick is the projected winner of the U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania, edging out Democratic incumbent Bob Casey by just 0.5%. That margin of victory triggers an automatic recount.