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

August 26, 2024

History

How eye drops used to prevent blindness in newborns funded the Barnes Foundation's art collection

by Kristin Hunt

Through the invention of argyrol, Dr. Albert C. Barnes bought an unparalleled art collection of Renoir, Cézanne, van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso paintings. It formed the basis of the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia museum.

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.

August 26, 2024

Education

Classes will end three hours early Tuesday and Wednesday at 63 Philly schools without proper AC

by Kristin Hunt

Classes will end three hours early at 63 Philly schools without proper air conditioning this week. The School District of Philadelphia announced extreme heat dismissals for Tuesday and Wednesday.

August 23, 2024

History

Before Grace Kelly was a princess, the actress became Hollywood royalty during one busy stretch 70 years ago

by Kristin Hunt

Grace Kelly's movie 'Rear Window markd its 70th anniversary this summer. But it's not the only movie the Philadelphia native made in 1954. The Oscar winner and princess of Monaco also starred in 'Dial M for Murder' and 'The Country Girl.'

August 23, 2024

Celebrities

Live! Casino apologizes for misspelling Bruce Springsteen's name on billboard

by Kristin Hunt

Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia has apologized for misspelling Bruce Springsteen's name on a digital billboard. On Wednesday, the South Philly gambling venue welcomed 'Springstein' in a since-corrected digital billboard. The Boss plays a second show at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.

August 23, 2024

Music

Sabrina Carpenter's gory music video for her new single, 'Taste,' has her fighting Jenna Ortega for a man's affection

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega kill each other over an unnamed boyfriend in the Bucks County native's new music video for 'Taste.' The funny, bloody short seems to riff on 'Death Becomes Her.' It was released Friday, along with the singer's sixth album 'Short 'n Sweet.'

August 22, 2024

Transportation

Here are the road closures and parking restrictions for Sunday's Philly 10K

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Philly 10K will start Sunday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 a.m. The city will temporarily close several blocks in South Philadelphia and restrict parking in those areas. Some SEPTA bus routes will detour.

August 22, 2024

Weekend

Philly Bookstore Crawl and the end of the Oval: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for its second year on Saturday, Aug. 24. Other weekend options include the Ukrainian Folk Festival in North Wales or the free events at the Oval, which closes Sunday, Aug. 25.

August 20, 2024

Movies

Philly native Jaeden Martell fights computers in new 'Y2K' trailer

by Kristin Hunt

Philly native Jaeden Martell fights computers in the new 'Y2K' trailer. The A24 comedy-horror film also stars Rachel Zegler and Julian Dennison. It is directed by Kyle Mooney and opens Dec. 6.

August 20, 2024

Performances

Philadelphia Orchestra to perform music from M. Night Shyamalan's movies

by Kristin Hunt

M. Night Shyamalan will host a Philadelphia Orchestra concert dedicated to his movies' scores. Their composer James Newton Howard will conduct the Sept. 20 show, which includes selections from 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Signs.' The show takes place at the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall.