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

October 4, 2024

Transportation

Amtrak starts working on $462 million maintenance facility in Penn Coach Yard

by Kristin Hunt

Amtrak broke ground Friday on a $462 million maintenance facility that is scheduled to open in Penn Coach Yard in 2027. The rail service said the upgrades, funded through President Joe Biden's infrastructure law, will improve service on the Northeast Corridor.

October 4, 2024

Weather

PSPCA takes in dogs from Tennessee shelter after Hurricane Helene

by Kristin Hunt

Nine dogs from Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter, a rescue overwhelmed by Hurricane Helene, arrived in Phoenixville early Friday morning. The PSPCA will offer them for adoption after a mandatory quarantine.

October 3, 2024

Weekend

Gymnastics show with Simone Biles and spooky mini golf: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

During the first weekend in October, Simone Biles and other Olympic gymnasts will stop in Philly for their 'Gold Over America' tour. 'The Book of Mormon' is also on at the Academy of Music, and spooky mini golf returns to Franklin Square.

October 3, 2024

2024 Election

Philly voters can drop off mail-in ballots at 31 locations around the city

by Kristin Hunt

Not sure where to drop off a mail-in ballot in Philadelphia? This map shows all 24 drop boxes across the city and six satellite offices. Election officials have raised concerns about USPS processing and delivery.

October 3, 2024

Arts & Culture

Graffiti art of Jason Kelce dancing in his 'South Philly tuxedo' has been popping up on city walls

by Kristin Hunt

Street art of Jason Kelce dancing in a green velour tracksuit has appeared on city walls and an I-95 overpass. The artist Get Up has since received commissions from Evil Genius Beer Co. and other businesses that want their own dancing Kelce portraits.

October 2, 2024

Festivals

Philadelphia Film Festival will screen Oscar contenders and a Wing Bowl documentary

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Philadelphia Film Festival returns Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 27. Featured movies include Oscar contenders like 'Blitz,' 'Conclave,' 'Anora' and 'Nickel Boys.'

October 1, 2024

Travel

Six-day 'Rocky' festival will offer bus tours, date nights and movie marathons in December

by Kristin Hunt

RockyFest, which will run from Dec. 3-8 in Philadelphia, is designed to offer fans "the ultimate Rocky experience" through themed tours, date nights and movie marathons. The Museum of Art, Penn Ice Rink and Philadelphia Zoo will host events to celebrate the boxing film franchise.

October 1, 2024

Music

Tierra Whack falls in love with the Phillie Phanatic in new music video

by Kristin Hunt

Tierra Whack falls in love with the Phanatic in the new music video for 'MOOVIES,' which also features LOVE Park, the Mummers Museum, Tower Theater and Wawa. The Phillies mascot previously appeared in the North Philly rapper's Tiny Desk Concert.

September 30, 2024

Weather

Girard College students stranded – but safe – in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

by Kristin Hunt

Girard College students are stranded — but safe — in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene flooded roads in Asheville, where they were participating in an Outward Bound program. A teacher, two residential advisors and 31 ninth graders are waiting for road conditions to improve before returning to Philadelphia.

September 30, 2024

Festivals

Chinatown Night Market returns Oct. 10 with dumplings, mahjong and karaoke

by Kristin Hunt

The YèShì Chinatown Night Market takes place Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6-10 p.m. The street festival highlights restaurants and businesses from the neighborhood. It will also feature karaoke, mahjong, cornhole, pingpong. K-pop singers and dance troupes.