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

April 4, 2025

LGBTQ

Can trans and non-binary people still get legal documents changed and gender-affirming health care? Know your rights.

by Kristin Hunt

The Trump administration has issued numerous executive orders to strip rights and protections from trans and non-binary people. Here's the status of gender-affirming health care and legal documents in Pennsylvania and Philly.

April 4, 2025

Nature

Philly zoo's Galapagos tortoise, who's about 100, becomes oldest first-time mom of her species

by Kristin Hunt

Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo who's about 100, has welcomed four hatchlings, making her the oldest first-time mom of her critically endangered species. Visitors can see the babies on Wednesday, April 23.

April 4, 2025

'Abbott Elementary' will go to the Please Touch Museum for its Season 4 finale

by Kristin Hunt

The Season 4 finale of 'Abbott Elementary' will take place at the Please Touch Museum. The ABC sitcom filmed in Philadelphia in late February, using local kid actors.

April 3, 2025

Arts & Culture

Portal lets voters decide on its future home. The options: Stay in LOVE Park or move across the street.

by Kristin Hunt

The Portal may stay in LOVE Park after all. The public can vote for it to remain in its current location or move to the City Hall courtyard. The sculpture connects pedestrians to Ireland, Poland and Lithuania.

April 3, 2025

Businesses

Middle Child is opening a new restaurant inside Philly airport this fall

by Kristin Hunt

Middle Child is opening its third restaurant inside Philadelphia International Airport. The new location will offer exclusive menu items and launch in fall 2025 inside Terminal D.

April 3, 2025

Arts & Culture

Opera Philadelphia will let customers choose their own $11 seats for upcoming season

by Kristin Hunt

Opera Philadelphia is bringing back its Pick Your Price discount program, which lets theatergoers buy any seat for $11 or more, for its 2025-2026 season. A new pass lets audiences join an exclusive presale.

April 3, 2025

Weekend

Cherry blossoms and open streets: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Cherry Blossom Festival is happening this weekend in Fairmount Park, right as the blossoms are expected to hit peak bloom. Southeast Asian Market also returns to FDR Park, and seven blocks near Rittenhouse Square go car-free.

April 1, 2025

Politics

Cory Booker breaks record with 25-hour speech on the Senate floor

by Kristin Hunt

Cory Booker began speaking on the U.S. Senate floor around 7 p.m. Monday. The Democratic senator from New Jersey intends to keep going for as long as he physically can to protest various Trump administration policies.

March 31, 2025

'Black Mirror' teaser shows Cristin Milioti reprising sci-fi role in series' first sequel

by Kristin Hunt

'Black Mirror' will attempt its first sequel in Season 7, debuting Thursday, April 10. The Netflix series will revisit the 'USS Callister' with most of the original cast, including Cherry Hill native Cristin Milioti.

March 31, 2025

Education

Rosemont College is merging with Villanova University in 2027

by Kristin Hunt

Rosemont College is merging with another Catholic institution, Villanova University, where it will eventually operate as a satellite campus. The Montgomery County schools announced the deal Monday. The transition will begin in 2027.