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

September 11, 2024

Music

Frankie Beverly, who died at 77, discussed his Philly music roots with Questlove in one of his last interviews

by Kristin Hunt

R&B musician Frankie Beverly died Tuesday at age 77. The 'Before I Let Go' singer discussed his Philly music roots with Questlove on the podcast 'Questlove Supreme' in February, crediting Marvin Gaye with helping his band, Maze, make it in the R&B scene.

September 10, 2024

Environment

Forest fire rages in Berkeley Township, burning through nearly 200 acres

by Kristin Hunt

A Berkeley Township forest fire is burning through the New Jersey Pinelands. The blaze broke out Monday evening in Ocean County near the Garden State Parkway. It was 50% contained and had not affected buildings as of Tuesday afternoon, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.

September 10, 2024

Books

Authors of Jan. 6 graphic novel to send copies to every public high school and library in Pa.

by Kristin Hunt

The authors of a graphic novel on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will send copies to every public high school and library in Pennsylvania. '1/6' was written by Gan Golan and Alan Jenkins, and illustrated by Will Rosado. It is set in an alternate universe where the insurrection was successful.

September 9, 2024

Food & Drink

New craft brewer to release beers just once and go without a taproom – for now

by Kristin Hunt

Space Cadet Brewing Co., the new brand from former Victory head brewer Richie Tevlin, is beginning as a contract brewery, hopping between established production sites while it searches for a taproom. Its first beer, due out in October, is Splashtronaut, a 5.5% ABV pale ale.

September 9, 2024

Music

Composer Benj Pasek achieves EGOT with Emmy win for 'Only Murders in the Building' song

by Kristin Hunt

Composer Benj Pasek, an Ardmore native, achieved an EGOT with his Emmy win for best original song for 'Only Murders in the Building.' He and his songwriting partner Justin Paul also won an Oscar, two Tonys and two Grammys.

September 9, 2024

Tours

This BYOB trolley tour explores some of Philly's most notable crimes

by Kristin Hunt

Founding Footsteps' BYOB true crime trolley tour runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 26. The event covers the crimes of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, and others. Tickets cost $55.

September 5, 2024

Protests

Battle over proposed 76ers arena heats up as Chinatown activists and project developers try to sway City Council

by Kristin Hunt

The battle over the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street is heating up as City Council returns to session. The Save Chinatown Coalition rallied outside City Hall on Thursday, while the project developers circulated papers arguing their case to legislators.

September 5, 2024

Food & Drink

Weckerly's opens second ice cream shop in King of Prussia Mall and will give away scoops to 100 customers on Sept. 19

by Kristin Hunt

Weckerly's has expanded with a new location in King of Prussia mall. The shop will serve 12 rotating flavors, including autumnal varieties like a pumpkin spice latte. The first 100 customers on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. will receive free ice cream for a special launch event.

September 5, 2024

Weekend

Fringe Fest, Feria del Barrio and cheap eats: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Searching for something to do in Philadelphia the weekend of Sept. 6-8? Check out one of over 300 theater productions at the Fringe Festival or grab a $40 prix fixe dinner during Center City Restaurant Week.

September 5, 2024

Music

Pearl Jam returns to Philly – 15 years after shutting down the Spectrum with four epic shows

by Kristin Hunt

Pearl Jam, which plays the Wells Fargo Center on Sept. 7 and Sept. 9, will forever be part of Philadelphia history thanks to its 2009 concerts at the Spectrum arena. They were the venue's final shows before it was demolished.