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

December 26, 2024

Weekend

Outdoor saunas and Cirque du Soleil: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do in Philly the weekend after Christmas? Sweat in an outdoor barrel sauna at FDR Park, watch a giant menorah lighting in Rittenhouse Square or catch a holiday-themed Cirque du Soleil at the Met.

December 26, 2024

Holiday

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at the Philly Specials delivering gifts to thousands of kids in city schools

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Specials delivered holiday gifts to every child in city public and charter schools as part of Operation Snowball, a project funded by the group's third album. Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson delivered some in person.

December 26, 2024

Holiday

Mummers Parade 2025: Road closures, parking restrictions and how to watch

by Kristin Hunt

The Mummers Parade returns to Broad Street on New Year's Day. The 2025 event will temporarily close several streets and detour SEPTA bus routes. It will be available to watch on Channel 2 and streaming via the WFMZ+ app.

December 23, 2024

Movies

How Philly took a starring role in the 1983 holiday comedy 'Trading Places'

by Kristin Hunt

'Trading Places' used Philadelphia as its backdrop in 1983. The holiday comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis shot at the Community College of Philadelphia, which doubled as a police station.

December 20, 2024

Music

Philly Specials drop bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi a month after release of latest holiday album

by Kristin Hunt

The Philly Specials — the holiday band comprised of current and former Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson — released a surprise bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi. The group covered Chuck Berry's 'Run Rudolph Run.'

December 20, 2024

Music

Sabrina Carpenter plays 'Please Please Please,' 'Espresso' with string quartet on Tiny Desk Concert

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter played hits like 'Please Please Please,' 'Taste' and 'Espresso' with a string quartet in her NPR Tiny Desk Concert released Friday.

December 19, 2024

Weekend

Tamales market, one-man 'Nutcracker' and last-minute holiday shopping: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do this final weekend before Christmas? Pick up last-minute gifts at two new pop-up markets, sample tamales at Sor Ynez, visit the Science History Institute before it closes or see a one-man 'Nutcracker.'

December 19, 2024

Government

After sit-in protest delays vote, City Council approves 76ers arena legislation

by Kristin Hunt

City Council approved legislation that greenlights the Philadelphia 76ers arena proposal on Thursday after anti-arena protesters delayed the vote with a sit-in demonstration. Officers arrested and hauled activists away. The Center City arena is slated to open in 2031, when the Sixers lease at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philly expires.

December 18, 2024

History

Army's WWII postal unit, which included women from Philadelphia, chronicled in new film 'The Six Triple Eight'

by Kristin Hunt

The new Netflix World War II movie 'The Six Triple Eight' tells the true story of the only, all-Black women's unit deployed in Europe. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion sorted and delivered mail to soldiers.

December 17, 2024

Courts

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings charged with murder of Philadelphia woman

by Kristin Hunt

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been charged with the murder of Valerie Mack, of Philadelphia. He will now stand trial for the deaths of seven women.