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 4, 2024

Books

New memoir tells story of Philly Black Panther who escaped prison twice

by Kristin Hunt

Sri Lankan writer Kanya D'Almeida collaborated with Black liberation activist Russell Shoatz on his memoir 'I Am Maroon,' released Tuesday. Shoatz was imprisoned for nearly 50 years for the murder of a Philadelphia police sergeant. He escaped twice.

September 3, 2024

Movies

How Philly became a haven for horror movie fans

by Kristin Hunt

Horror movie fans can enjoy regular first-run and repertory screenings at the Philadelphia Film Society, Exhumed Films and the PhilaMOCA Psychotronic Film Society club. Recent hits like 'Longlegs' point to the genre's popularity.

September 2, 2024

Family-Friendly

Kids can step inside Bluey's house at a King of Prussia Mall pop-up this winter

by Kristin Hunt

A 5,000-square-foot re-creation of the house on 'Bluey,' the animated Australian children's show, is coming to King of Prussia Mall from Dec. 16 to May 4. The immersive experience includes photo ops with Bluey and Bingo.

August 30, 2024

Festivals

Feria del Barrio, a festival to celebrate Latino food, music and art, is turning 40

by Kristin Hunt

Feria del Barrio, the historic Latinx cultural festival in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, returns for its 40th year on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12-4:30 p.m. The free event will include music, dancing, food, art and comic books.

August 30, 2024

Investigations

Three people charged in alleged scheme to smuggle weapons, phones and drugs into Philly prison

by Kristin Hunt

Three people were indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly conspiring to smuggle weapons, phones and drugs into the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in Holmesburg. Breyanna Cornish, 29, and Jawayne Brown, 40, of Philadelphia, and Ahmad Nasir, 43, an inmate currently at SCI Greene, face lengthy possible prison sentences.

August 29, 2024

Weekend

PSLs return and Usher performs: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

This Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia marks the true start of pumpkin spice latte season. It's also the last chance to see the Chinese Lantern Festival before it closes. Usher performs two concerts at the Wells Fargo Center

August 28, 2024

Development

For the proposed 76ers arena to move forward, here are the bills that must pass

by Kristin Hunt

76 DevCo, the private investor group behind the proposed 76ers arena, has set a 2024 deadline for legislative approval. City Council would need to pass bills relating to zoning, real estate and streets soon to stick to that schedule.

August 27, 2024

Movies

Rockers Low Cut Connie to debut film next month featuring concert footage and off-stage antics

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia rock band Low Cut Connie will debut a new documentary 'Art Dealers' in September. The concert film will play at PFS East on Sept. 12 before being available on demand Oct. 1. Frontman Adam Weiner co-directed the movie.

August 27, 2024

Neighborhoods

76ers arena community impact study says half of Chinatown's small businesses would suffer

by Kristin Hunt

A community impact study analyzing the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street found that half of small businesses in Chinatown would be negatively impacted. The report also found evidence for indirect housing displacement.

August 26, 2024

Investigations

Woman charged for hopping fence by tiger cage at Cohanzick Zoo

by Kristin Hunt

Zyair J. Dennis, 23, was charged with trespassing for allegedly entering restricted areas near the tiger and bear enclosures at the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The Millville woman was arrested after videos of her alleged actions circulated on social media.