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

July 30, 2024

Government

Free IRS Direct File tax program will be available in Pennsylvania next year

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania has joined the free IRS Direct File program. The online filing service will be available statewide for the 2025 tax season following a pilot in 12 states.

July 30, 2024

Tours

Simone Biles and other members of the gold medal-winning U.S. gymnastics team to perform in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles are among the U.S. Olympic gymnasts set to perform on the Gold Over America tour, which arrives at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, Oct. 4. The trio helped the U.S. women's team win a gold medal at the Paris Games. The event also will feature pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik.

July 29, 2024

'Abbott Elementary' will have a crossover episode with another TV show next season

by Kristin Hunt

Season 4 of 'Abbott Elementary' will have a crossover episode with another TV show. Quinta Brunson teased the special at a Comic Con panel, sparking speculations about an 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' team-up.

July 26, 2024

Lawsuits

Pennsylvania, New Jersey among 30 states that settle with Cameo over misleading celebrity endorsements

by Kristin Hunt

Attorneys general from 30 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have settled a lawsuit against the Cameo app for failing to properly label paid celebrity endorsements produced through its Business Cameo service.

July 26, 2024

Kevin Hart show about a real 1970 robbery coming to Peacock

by Kristin Hunt

Kevin Hart plays the Chicken Man, a real-life Atlanta hustler who got caught up in a 1970 armed robbery, in Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.' The TV show, also starring Don Cheadle, premieres Sept. 5.

July 25, 2024

Food & Drink

N.J. brewery to host 'Suds for Seals' fundraiser for Marine Mammal Stranding Center

by Kristin Hunt

Hidden Sands Brewing Company will host a fundraiser for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, which rescues and rehabilitates displaced seals from the Jersey Shore, on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

July 25, 2024

Streaming

What to stream this week: 'Evil,' 'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'Popstar'

by Kristin Hunt

What's new on Max, Peacock, Hulu and Netflix in the second half of July? Our latest streaming guide includes the supernatural TV show 'Evil,' crime thriller 'Love Lies Bleeding' and cult comedy 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.'

July 25, 2024

2024 Election

Pro-Palestinian campaign in Pa. urges voters not to support Kamala Harris without change in Gaza

by Kristin Hunt

The newly launched #NoCeasefireNoVote campaign is collecting signatures from Pennsylvania voters who say they won't vote for Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, unless she commits to an arms embargo against Israel or secures a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

July 25, 2024

Weekend

Baby parades, comedy shows and a greased pole race: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Need things to do the weekend of July 26-28 in Philadelphia? Enter a greased pole contest at Spruce Street Harbor Park, bring your dog to a puppy pool party at Evil Genius or catch a comedy show in East Kensington.

July 23, 2024

Food & Drink

Milk Jawn to dish out free scoops at opening of new shop in Northern Liberties on Friday

by Kristin Hunt

Milk Jawn will open its second location in Northern Liberties on Friday. The small-batch ice cream shop, also located on East Passyunk Avenue, will give free scoops to the first 100 customers.