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 13, 2024

Investigations

Swastika spray painted on Farmer Jawn barn in West Chester, police say

by Kristin Hunt

A vandal spray-painted a swastika on the floor of a barn at Farmer Jawn, the 123-acre farm in West Chester, police said. Founder Christa Barfield said an employee found the antisemitic symbol last week, adding that it's the second hate crime against the organization this year.

August 13, 2024

History

Reporter who received stolen files from 1971 heist of Delco FBI office reflects on working on Ed Helms' podcast

by Kristin Hunt

Journalist Betty Medsger wrote about the FBI's surveillance of U.S. citizens and abuses of power based in information contained in files stolen from the Media, Delaware County FBI office in 1971. The story of the burglary and its aftermath is being revisited in Season 2 of the podcast 'Snafu,' which Medsger executive produced.

August 12, 2024

Celebrities

Part of Master Street to be renamed for Philly native actress Erika Alexander

by Kristin Hunt

The section of Master Street between Broad and Carlisle streets near Freedom Theatre will be renamed Erika Alexander Way on Sept. 21. The dedication honors the 'American Fiction' and 'Living Single' actress.

August 12, 2024

Government

Montgomery County to install free tampon and pad dispensers in public buildings

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery County will install free tampon and pad dispensers in public buildings including courthouses, historic sites, health centers and parks. The expansion follows a nationwide push to make period products free in schools and prisons.

August 9, 2024

Festivals

XPoNential Music Festival, headlined by Rosanne Cash and Guster, returns Sept. 20-22

by Kristin Hunt

The XPoNential Music Festival will feature 23 bands and solo musicians at Wiggins Park in Camden the weekend of Sept. 20-22. Tickets are being sold on the event's website. The Walkmen, Rosanne Cash and Guster are the headliners.

August 9, 2024

Women's Health

Stronger pain medications should be offered during IUD placements, CDC says

by Kristin Hunt

The CDC has updated its guidelines for intrauterine devices insertion, laying out more options for pain management and irregular bleeding. Women who use that form of birth control have long complained the procedure requires better medication.

August 8, 2024

Weekend

Bug Fest, free school supplies and pierogies: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Things to do in Philadelphia for the Aug. 9-11 weekend include Bug Fest at Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences and the Port Richmond Pierogi Festival. Families also can claim free school supplies at Fashion District.

August 8, 2024

Crime

Hundreds of pounds of tuna stolen from semi-truck at Food Distribution Center in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Thieves stole 350-400 pounds of tuna stolens from refrigerated tractor trailer making delivery to Samuels Seafood Co. early Thursday morning at the Food Distribution Center in South Philly.

August 7, 2024

Music

Lauryn Hill and Fugees cancel Philly concert, and other U.S. dates, days before tour kickoff

by Kristin Hunt

Lauryn Hill and her hip-hop trio the Fugees were set to tour the U.S. with a kickoff concert Friday in Tampa. But they suddenly canceled shows, including a Philadelphia date at the Mann Center, with no explanation.

August 7, 2024

Courts

Man found guilty of sending his teen son to rob, kill Philly rapper PnB Rock

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was killed in an armed robbery inside the Los Angeles restaurant Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles on Sept. 12, 2022. Freddie Trone, whom prosecutors said directed his son to rob the musician, was found guilty of murder Wednesday.