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

September 9, 2024

Tours

This BYOB trolley tour explores some of Philly's most notable crimes

by Kristin Hunt

Founding Footsteps' BYOB true crime trolley tour runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 26. The event covers the crimes of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, and others. Tickets cost $55.

September 5, 2024

Protests

Battle over proposed 76ers arena heats up as Chinatown activists and project developers try to sway City Council

by Kristin Hunt

The battle over the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street is heating up as City Council returns to session. The Save Chinatown Coalition rallied outside City Hall on Thursday, while the project developers circulated papers arguing their case to legislators.

September 5, 2024

Music

Pearl Jam returns to Philly – 15 years after shutting down the Spectrum with four epic shows

by Kristin Hunt

Pearl Jam, which plays the Wells Fargo Center on Sept. 7 and Sept. 9, will forever be part of Philadelphia history thanks to its 2009 concerts at the Spectrum arena. They were the venue's final shows before it was demolished.

September 5, 2024

Weekend

Fringe Fest, Feria del Barrio and cheap eats: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Searching for something to do in Philadelphia the weekend of Sept. 6-8? Check out one of over 300 theater productions at the Fringe Festival or grab a $40 prix fixe dinner during Center City Restaurant Week.

September 5, 2024

Food & Drink

Weckerly's opens second ice cream shop in King of Prussia Mall and will give away scoops to 100 customers on Sept. 19

by Kristin Hunt

Weckerly's has expanded with a new location in King of Prussia mall. The shop will serve 12 rotating flavors, including autumnal varieties like a pumpkin spice latte. The first 100 customers on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. will receive free ice cream for a special launch event.

September 4, 2024

Books

New memoir tells story of Philly Black Panther who escaped prison twice

by Kristin Hunt

Sri Lankan writer Kanya D'Almeida collaborated with Black liberation activist Russell Shoatz on his memoir 'I Am Maroon,' released Tuesday. Shoatz was imprisoned for nearly 50 years for the murder of a Philadelphia police sergeant. He escaped twice.

September 3, 2024

Movies

How Philly became a haven for horror movie fans

by Kristin Hunt

Horror movie fans can enjoy regular first-run and repertory screenings at the Philadelphia Film Society, Exhumed Films and the PhilaMOCA Psychotronic Film Society club. Recent hits like 'Longlegs' point to the genre's popularity.

September 2, 2024

Family-Friendly

Kids can step inside Bluey's house at a King of Prussia Mall pop-up this winter

by Kristin Hunt

A 5,000-square-foot re-creation of the house on 'Bluey,' the animated Australian children's show, is coming to King of Prussia Mall from Dec. 16 to May 4. The immersive experience includes photo ops with Bluey and Bingo.

August 30, 2024

Festivals

Feria del Barrio, a festival to celebrate Latino food, music and art, is turning 40

by Kristin Hunt

Feria del Barrio, the historic Latinx cultural festival in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, returns for its 40th year on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12-4:30 p.m. The free event will include music, dancing, food, art and comic books.

August 30, 2024

Investigations

Three people charged in alleged scheme to smuggle weapons, phones and drugs into Philly prison

by Kristin Hunt

Three people were indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly conspiring to smuggle weapons, phones and drugs into the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in Holmesburg. Breyanna Cornish, 29, and Jawayne Brown, 40, of Philadelphia, and Ahmad Nasir, 43, an inmate currently at SCI Greene, face lengthy possible prison sentences.