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 4, 2024

History

Before Beatlemania swept the U.S., a Philly record label tried — and failed — to cash in on the Fab Four

by Kristin Hunt

The Beatles had all top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in on April 4, 1964. One of those hits, 'She Loves You,' was released months earlier by Philadelphia recording label Swan Records, cofounded by Dick Clark, to little reaction from music fans.

April 4, 2024

Weekend

Theater, street cleanups and WrestleMania: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

WrestleMania comes to Philadelphia the weekend of April 6-7. Events will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, the Wells Fargo Center and Attic Brewing Co. Philly Theatre Week also begins, along with the city's biggest single-day cleanup.

April 4, 2024

Wildlife

Raccoon attacks two guests in line for a roller coaster at Hersheypark

by Kristin Hunt

A raccoon attacked guests waiting in line for the sooperdooperLooper roller coaster at Hersheypark on Friday, March 29. Park officials confirmed at least two people were sent to the hospital. TMZ published footage of the attack.

April 4, 2024

Wildlife

Bobwhite quails return to Pennsylvania for the first time in decades

by Kristin Hunt

Bobwhite quails used to live in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Biologists believe they disappeared in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Now, the state game commission has reintroduced 87 birds to the Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County.

April 3, 2024

Movies

Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon featured in new boxing documentary 'In the Company of Kings'

by Kristin Hunt

The documentary 'In the Company of Kings' features eight world champion boxers, including Bernard Hopkins, Larry Holmes and Tim Witherspoon, the sparring partner of Muhammad Ali. It will be available to rent April 30.

April 2, 2024

Food & Drink

Here's when Philly's rooftop and outdoor bars are reopening for the season

by Kristin Hunt

When are Philly rooftop and outdoor bars reopening for the 2024 season? Here are the launch dates for Bok Bar, Morgan's Pier, Liberty Point, Parks on Tap, Sunset Social and the Victory Brewing Co. rooftop.

April 1, 2024

Food & Drink

Federal Donuts unveils new solar eclipse doughnut

by Kristin Hunt

Federal Donuts has unveiled a new solar eclipse doughnut ahead of the April 8 event. The chocolate orange treat was created in collaboration with the Franklin Institute, which will host a free viewing party next Monday.

April 1, 2024

Family-Friendly

Fox Chase Farm invites families to Sheep Shearing Day

by Kristin Hunt

Sheep Shearing Day will take place at Fox Chase Farm on Saturday, April 27. The School District of Philadelphia campus is only open to the public for this and other special events.

March 29, 2024

Food & Drink

Largest food truck festival in Pennsylvania returns to Philly in April

by Kristin Hunt

The largest food truck fest in Pennsylvania returns to Philadelphia on Sunday, April 21. The Manayunk StrEAT Festival will be held on Main Street between Shurs and Green lanes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 70 vendors will participate, including food trucks, restaurants and gourmet food vendors.

March 28, 2024

Arts & Culture

Exhibit at Fabric Workshop and Museum turns caring for others into a game

by Kristin Hunt

An interactive art exhibit at the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia gamifies caretaking through Whac-A-Mole stations and pod lounge chairs. Installation artist Risa Puno's work will be on view until July 21.