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

August 1, 2024

History

In Philly 80 years ago, a racist subway strike paralyzed the city in the middle of World War II

by Kristin Hunt

In Philadelphia 80 years ago, the city's transit system collapsed for nearly a week during the summer as Philadelphia Transportation Company employees walked off the job to stand in the way of racial progress. Their strike would not only derail the daily lives of Philly residents, but impact war production — prompting President Franklin D. Roosevelt to call in the National Guard.

July 31, 2024

Social Media

Graffiti Pier partially collapses into Delaware River

by Kristin Hunt

Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia partially collapsed into the Delaware River early Wednesday morning. A home security camera recorded video of the incident at the former coal loading dock and current Instagram destination in the Port Richmond neighborhood. The U.S. Coast Guard was called to the scene, but the cause is unknown.

July 30, 2024

Government

Free IRS Direct File tax program will be available in Pennsylvania next year

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania has joined the free IRS Direct File program. The online filing service will be available statewide for the 2025 tax season following a pilot in 12 states.

July 30, 2024

Movies

Before his 'Superman' debut, David Corenswet jumps off the screen as a villain in 'Twisters'

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia native actor David Corenswet, who will star as 'Superman' next summer, has a supporting role as a villain in the box office blockbuster 'Twisters.'

July 30, 2024

Tours

Simone Biles and other members of the gold medal-winning U.S. gymnastics team to perform in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Simone Biles, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles are among the U.S. Olympic gymnasts set to perform on the Gold Over America tour, which arrives at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, Oct. 4. The trio helped the U.S. women's team win a gold medal at the Paris Games. The event also will feature pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik.

July 29, 2024

'Abbott Elementary' will have a crossover episode with another TV show next season

by Kristin Hunt

Season 4 of 'Abbott Elementary' will have a crossover episode with another TV show. Quinta Brunson teased the special at a Comic Con panel, sparking speculations about an 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' team-up.

July 26, 2024

Lawsuits

Pennsylvania, New Jersey among 30 states that settle with Cameo over misleading celebrity endorsements

by Kristin Hunt

Attorneys general from 30 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have settled a lawsuit against the Cameo app for failing to properly label paid celebrity endorsements produced through its Business Cameo service.

July 26, 2024

Kevin Hart show about a real 1970 robbery coming to Peacock

by Kristin Hunt

Kevin Hart plays the Chicken Man, a real-life Atlanta hustler who got caught up in a 1970 armed robbery, in Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.' The TV show, also starring Don Cheadle, premieres Sept. 5.

July 25, 2024

Food & Drink

N.J. brewery to host 'Suds for Seals' fundraiser for Marine Mammal Stranding Center

by Kristin Hunt

Hidden Sands Brewing Company will host a fundraiser for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, which rescues and rehabilitates displaced seals from the Jersey Shore, on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

July 25, 2024

2024 Election

Pro-Palestinian campaign in Pa. urges voters not to support Kamala Harris without change in Gaza

by Kristin Hunt

The newly launched #NoCeasefireNoVote campaign is collecting signatures from Pennsylvania voters who say they won't vote for Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, unless she commits to an arms embargo against Israel or secures a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.