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 13, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA to add fuel cell electric buses to its fleet early in 2025

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA will debut its 10 fuel cell electric buses in early 2025. The transit authority expects them to work across routes, starting sometime in January. It hopes to transition all its vehicles to zero emission models by 2040.

December 13, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter chugs espresso martinis with Stephen Colbert on 'Late Show'

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter stopped by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Thursday night to discuss her Grammy nominations and meeting Paul McCartney. She also chugged espresso martinis with the host.

December 12, 2024

Government

76ers arena proposal advances to final vote in City Council

by Kristin Hunt

City Council voted to advance legislation that authorizes the construction of the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street out of committee Thursday. A final vote will be held later in December.

December 12, 2024

Weekend

Fishtown Freeze, hot chocolate and a Jalen Hurts lookalike contest: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Fishtown Freeze ice sculpture expo and East Passyunk hot chocolate crawl are back this Saturday in Philadelphia. Looking for something else to do this weekend? Enter a Jason Kelce or Jalen Hurts lookalike contest.

December 12, 2024

Arts & Culture

Exhibit showcases experimental fashion, including 'Mama Space Suit' and poncho by Isaiah Zagar

by Kristin Hunt

The Fabric Workshop and Museum has opened the experimental fashion exhibit. 'Soft/Cover' features a 'MILF' jumpsuit that plays on NASA uniforms and an Isaiah Zagar poncho. It will be on view through Aug. 25, 2025.

December 11, 2024

Business

Origin of new Northern Liberties brewery can be traced to college apartment bathtub

by Kristin Hunt

Future Days Beer Co. opens its taproom at 433 Fairmount Ave. in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia on Dec. 12. The brewery was started by Sean McGuire and Nick Mata, who began making beer in their college apartment when they were roommates at Fordham University in New York about 10 years ago.

December 10, 2024

Business

Brunch spot Hawthornes will close next month after 15 years in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Hawthornes will close after 15 years in South Philly. The all-day cafe and brunch spot opened on 11th Street in 2009. Owners Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico will search for a new home after reopening Wine Dive and Sonny's.

December 10, 2024

Podcast

Kylie Kelce's podcast knocks Joe Rogan off top of Apple, Spotify charts

by Kristin Hunt

Kylie Kelce has taken the top spot on the Apple and Spotify podcast charts, surpassing 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' Her show 'Not Gonna Lie' also outperformed her husband Jason's 'New Heights.'

December 9, 2024

Social Justice

Philly groups sign open letter pushing President Biden to grant mass pardons before he leaves office

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia advocacy groups signed an open letter to President Joe Biden calling for mass pardons before his term ends in January. The document asks the president to grant 10,000 clemency petitions.

December 9, 2024

Social Justice

Descendants of MOVE bombing victims say Penn Museum has more remains

by Kristin Hunt

Remains of Delisha Africa, a child who died in the MOVE bombing in 1985, were found last month at the Penn Museum but have not been returned to the Africa family, Mike Africa Jr. said Monday. He also claimed the museum has remains from Zanetta Dotson, another child who died in the bombing.