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

February 15, 2024

Books

Free Library picks 'True Biz' as this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection

by Kristin Hunt

'True Biz' by Sara Novic is the 2024 One Book, One Philadelphia pick, the Free Library announced Thursday. The best-selling novel is set in a high school for deaf students. All programming will include ASL interpreters.

February 14, 2024

Protests

Gaza ceasefire activists to march from Philadelphia to D.C. in week-long protest

by Kristin Hunt

Over 200 protestors will march from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. between Feb. 14-21 to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. It is one of several planned protests aimed at President Biden's handling of Gaza.

February 14, 2024

Arts & Culture

Lego artist finds purpose in recreating famous paintings and building giant animal sculptures

by Kristin Hunt

Lego artist Nathan Sawaya's 'The Art of the Brick' returns to the Franklin Institute with new additions, including an endangered animals collection. The traveling exhibit, which also includes Lego creations of famous paintings, last stopped in Philadelphia in 2015. It opens Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 and runs for seven months.

February 12, 2024

Movies

Where to watch the movies nominated for best picture at the 2024 Oscars

by Kristin Hunt

Ten movies have been nominated for best picture at the 2024 Oscars. Our guide explains how to watch 'American Fiction,' 'Anatomy of a Fall,' 'Barbie,' 'The Holdovers,' 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' 'Maestro,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'Past Lives,' 'Poor Things' and 'The Zone of Interest.' Some are streaming; others are only in theaters.

February 12, 2024

Healthy Eating

Eating the Atlantic diet may reduce belly fat, lower cholesterol

by Kristin Hunt

The Atlantic diet promotes seasonal and minimally processed foods including fish, whole grains, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and olive oil. Recent studies have linked the regimen, popular in Spain and Portugal, to lower cholesterol levels and risk of depression. It also has been linked to belly fat loss.

February 8, 2024

Weekend

Pantless jogging and a Puppy Bowl: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

This weekend in Philadelphia, the Boozy Mutt will give out free treats to dogs dressed in football gear at its take on the Puppy Bowl. Cupid's Undie Run returns to South Philly to support neurofibromatosis research. And the Broadway show 'Mrs. Doubtfire' plays at Ensemble Arts.

February 8, 2024

Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham all Zoom in for cameos on 'Abbott Elementary'

by Kristin Hunt

ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' returned for its third season Wednesday with surprise Zoom cameos from Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and Jason Kelce.

February 8, 2024

History

Over a century before the Civil War, this radical Quaker agitated for an end to slavery

by Kristin Hunt

Benjamin Lay, a radical Quaker dwarf called for the end of slavery over a century before the Civil War started in America. The abolitionist lived in Barbados and Philadelphia and befriending Benjamin Franklin. Much more recently he inspired a graphic novel and a play.

February 7, 2024

Prevention

Chemicals in plastic food containers have been linked to preterm births; here's how to avoid them

by Kristin Hunt

Phthalates are chemicals used to soften the plastics in food containers, beauty products and shower curtains. They have been linked to several developmental and reproductive health problems, including preterm births. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Natural Resources Defense Council offer tips to limit exposure.

February 5, 2024

Fundraisers