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 5, 2024

Social Justice

Black people in New Jersey were policed more aggressively than white residents during COVID lockdown, ACLU says

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey police were more likely to stop and penalize Black residents for violating the statewide stay-at-home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a new ACLU report. The civil rights group found racial disparities in both the number of police stops and subsequent arrests and searches.

February 3, 2024

Recreation

Renovations planned for Marconi Plaza include the new bocce courts, fitness equipment and more trees

by Kristin Hunt

A plan for improvements to Marconi Plaza in South Philly includes new lighting, better crosswalks, more trees and new bocce courts. It is unclear if the Christopher Columbus statue will be affected.

February 2, 2024

Shopping

Jason Kelce's shirtless celebration in Buffalo has been made into a figurine

by Kristin Hunt

Funko is releasing a Pop! figurine of a shirtless Jason Kelce, in a nod to the Eagle center's celebration at the Chiefs-Bills playoff game on Jan. 21, 2024. The collectible costs $25 and is available for preorder through Monday, Feb. 5.

February 1, 2024

Weekend

Philly Freeze-Out, films and another restaurant week: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Thomas Dambo's traveling trolls are now on view at the Philadelphia Zoo. Other events this weekend include curated movies by Black filmmakers for Black History Month and Northern Liberties Restaurant Week.

February 1, 2024

Education

Temple to cover tuition for more Philadelphia students

by Kristin Hunt

A new Temple University financial aid program will cover tuition for qualifying Philadelphia students. The undergraduates must be enrolled full-time and have an adjusted family income of $65,000 or less.

January 31, 2024

Social Justice

Without clearly notifying public, Penn Museum buries remains of 19 Black Philadelphians held in its collection

by Kristin Hunt

The Penn Museum says it has buried 19 Black Philadelphians previously part of the Morton Cranial Collection ahead of a planned ceremony on Saturday. Anthropologists and organizers have expressed outrage at the museum's research on the individuals, and exclusion of descendant groups.

January 30, 2024

Investigations

Camden energy company Holtec International to pay $5 million to settle tax investigation

by Kristin Hunt

Holtec International has reached a settlement with the New Jersey Attorney General's Office ending the criminal investigation into Holtec providing fraudulent information to the state to earn tax breaks. Camden, will pay a $5 million fine and in exchange neither it nor executives will face criminal prosecution.

January 30, 2024

Education

Philadelphia public schools hope to raise $40 million by 2028

by Kristin Hunt

At the School District of Philadelphia's first State of Public Education address, officials including Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington shared progress from the first year of the Accelerate Philly strategic plan and rallied for more money to fund it.

January 29, 2024

Books

Philly expat and best-selling author Kiley Reid explores pettiness and money in second novel

by Kristin Hunt

Best-selling author Kiley Reid will debut her second novel 'Come and Get It' on Jan. 30. Her first book, 'Such a Fun Age,' was set in Philadelphia and may soon become a movie or TV show created by Lena Waithe.

January 29, 2024

Fitness

Greenhouse yoga to resume in Fairmount Park

by Kristin Hunt

Greenhouse yoga will resume in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Sunday, Feb. 25, with subsequent classes taking place March 10 and March 17. The classes will be held in the Horticultural Center and are priced on a sliding scale.