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

May 5, 2026

Books

In new memoir, bestselling author explores reasons behind a childhood inclination to hide her deafness

by Kristin Hunt

Sara Nović explores the personal and systemic reasons behind her childhood inclination to hide her deafness in her new memoir, 'Mother Tongue,' out Tuesday.

May 5, 2026

Investigations

Collingdale man charged in crash that killed former Swarthmore professor

by Kristin Hunt

A Collingdale man has been charged in the death of former Swarthmore College professor Eduard Einstein. Kali Poole, 18, was allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana when he struck Einstein in a bike lane in Upper Darby, Delaware County, in December 2025.

May 4, 2026

Food & Drink

These Mexican restaurants are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with specials and parties

by Kristin Hunt

Sor Ynez, El Techo, South Philly Barbacoa, El Vez, El Rey and other Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia are offering special menu items, discounted drinks and parties for Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday.

May 4, 2026

Investigations

Pennsbury High School sends students home after suspected swatting incident

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsbury High School shut down Monday after receiving a bomb threat. Bucks County officials believe it was a hoax and another incident of swatting, which plagued Villanova in 2025. Buses were rerouted and AP exams rescheduled.

May 1, 2026

Music

Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna drop new song they debuted at Coachella

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna have released the new song they debuted at Coachella. The pop stars performed 'Bring Your Love,' a single off Madonna's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II,' on April 18.

April 30, 2026

Real Estate

Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million

by Kristin Hunt

The Bucks County home of Judge John Fullam, who presided over the Abscam corruption trial in Philly, is up for sale for $5.85 million. It was designed by Paul Rudolph and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

April 30, 2026

Courts

Juvenile charged in connection to swatting calls to Pa. universities last summer

by Kristin Hunt

Federal prosecutors have charged a juvenile in connection to swatting calls to Villanova University and other institutions during August 2025. The defendant identifies as a member of the cybercriminal group Purgatory.

April 30, 2026

Streaming

Streaming guide: New Apple TV show finds horrors at the shore

by Kristin Hunt

Apple TV debuted the new horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay' on April 29. Other titles new to streaming platforms include 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Hustlers,' coming to Paramount+ and Peacock on May 1.

April 29, 2026

Transportation

Pennsylvania traffic fatalities fell to an all-time low last year

by Kristin Hunt

The number of people killed in traffic crashes in Pennsylvania hit an all-time low in 2025. Deaths from impaired driving and people not wearing seatbelts also reached their lowest levels. Cyclist fatalities increased.

April 28, 2026

'Task' seeks bilingual Latino actors for Season 2 shoot in Philly area

by Kristin Hunt

'Task' is seeking Latino actors who speak English and Spanish for its second season. According to the casting call, applicants must be at least 18. The HBO series will begin filming in the Philly area on Monday, July 6.