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

November 6, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Sorry, Baby,' 'Paddington 2' and 'Double Indemnity'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for a new TV show or movie to stream? Watch 'Sorry, Baby,' one of the best movies of 2025. The canceled series 'Minx' also has a new home. Here are our recommendations from the titles new to Netflix, Prime and Max.

November 6, 2025

Government

City to rename North Philly street for slain Philly rapper LGP Qua

by Kristin Hunt

City officials will rename part of Ninth Street LGP Qua Way for the Philly rapper, who was killed during an attempted robbery on Mother's Day. The dedication ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.

November 5, 2025

Music

Low Cut Connie's music video for new protest song features ICE raids, National Guard

by Kristin Hunt

Low Cut Connie released 'Settle Down,' its second protest song of 2025, on Wednesday. The Philadelphia band has repeatedly criticized President Donald Trump through singles and its withdrawal from a Kennedy Center concert.

November 4, 2025

History

Dick Cheney broke tradition with his 'unabashedly partisan' speech at the 2000 Republican National Convention

by Kristin Hunt

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Monday, accepted his party's nomination at the RNC in Philadelphia in 2000. His speech, which criticized Democrats Bill Clinton and Al Gore, was perceived as unusually partisan for the time.

November 4, 2025

Neighborhoods

Open Streets will return to Center City, closing blocks near Rittenhouse Square to cars on Dec. 7

by Kristin Hunt

Open Streets will return to select blocks near Rittenhouse Square on Sunday, Dec. 7. The holiday edition of the car-free initiative promises carolers, Santa Claus and an ice sculpture of a baby grand piano.

November 3, 2025

Adult Health

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure and death in adults with insomnia, preliminary research suggests. But study's findings, to be presented at an American Heart Association conference, had limitations and more research is necessary.

November 3, 2025

Tyra Banks, Snoop Dogg appear in trailer for final season of 'Bel-Air'

by Kristin Hunt

Snoop Dogg and Tyra Banks will appear in the fourth and final season of 'Bel-Air,' the Peacock reboot of the '90s sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' A new trailer teases their roles. The last episodes debut Monday, Nov. 24.

October 31, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA granted two more weeks to finish its inspection of old Regional Rail cars after electrical fires

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA has two more weeks to finish its mandated inspections of aging Regional Rail cars, which were linked to five electrical fires this year. The Federal Railroad Administration extended the deadline to Nov. 14.

October 31, 2025

Donations

These Philly-area restaurants and grocers are giving out free food during the SNAP pause

by Kristin Hunt

Philly-area restaurants like Juana Tamale and Center City Pretzel Co. are giving away free food while SNAP benefits are frozen. Independent grocers including Riverwards Produce are also hosting donation drives during the shutdown.

October 31, 2025

History

East Wing demolition speaks to Trump's 'lack of interest' in the role of first ladies, St. Joseph's historian says

by Kristin Hunt

St. Joseph's history professor Katherine A.S. Sibley says the demolition of the East Wing speaks to President Trump's 'lack of interest' in the work of first ladies. Presidential spouses have historically worked out of the White House annex.