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

April 28, 2026

Celebrities

Kylie Kelce plays basketball with Josh Shapiro on the roof of the capitol and compares Jason to the Phanatic

by Kristin Hunt

Kylie Kelce visited Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Pennsylvania state capitol for her podcast 'Not Gonna Lie.' The pair played one-on-one basketball, shared favorite Philly foods and discussed Jason's resemblance to the Phillie Phanatic.

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.

April 27, 2026

Shopping

Siddiq's Water Ice, Two Persons Coffee to expand to vacant spaces on Market Street for a limited time

by Kristin Hunt

A temporary shopping hub featuring Siddiq's Water Ice, Two Persons Coffee and Rarify will open in Market East from May 6 to July 31. The project will pause demolition on buildings owned by the Sixers and Comcast.

April 27, 2026

Wildlife

Black bear spotted stealing trash in Chester County

by Kristin Hunt

Police have received reports of a black bear on the loose in West Vincent Township, Chester County. Nest footage shows the animal rummaging through a resident's trash. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is monitoring.

April 24, 2026

Transportation

I-95 and I-76 lanes to close for two weeks for bridge cleaning

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT will close traffic lanes on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware counties through Friday, May 8 to clean bridges. The first travel restrictions begin Sunday.

April 24, 2026

Celebrities

Rob Mac travels back to the 1700s for Ancestry.com commercial

by Kristin Hunt

Rob Mac recalls the 'Always Sunny' episode 'The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell' in a new commercial for Ancestry.com. The ad also features his Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds.

April 23, 2026

History

Weitzman Museum shines a light on tiny Caribbean island that helped fuel the American Revolution

by Kristin Hunt

The Weitzman Museum is marking America's 250th birthday with 'The First Salute.' The new exhibit, opening April 23, focuses on the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius. Jewish merchants helped smuggle munitions to the U.S. rebels.

April 23, 2026

Recreation

Parks & Rec resource center offers Philly residents free access to gardening tools, compost and mulch

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has opened a new urban agriculture resource center in Fairmount Park. It offers city residents free access to gardening tools, compost and mulch. Membership is open to people 18 years and older.

April 23, 2026

Courts

Delco police officers told drug dealer about investigations and took cocaine as payment, prosecutors say

by Kristin Hunt

Two Delaware County officers allegedly shared confidential information about investigations with a drug dealer and accepted cocaine for their help. Vincent Procopio, 34, and Domenic Dellabarba, 27, work for Sharon Hill police.

April 22, 2026

Health News

Red Cross is offering gift cards to encourage spring blood donations

by Kristin Hunt

The Red Cross is offering extra incentives to potential blood donors. Anyone who gives in mid-April through May 17 can claim a $15-20 gift card. The nonprofit usually sees a dip in donations as schools close and people plan vacations.