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

July 16, 2024

History

A 650-piece exhibit on Philly history features items from a sunken British ship and a World Series ring

by Kristin Hunt

An exhibit opening Thursday, July 18, at PAFA will explore Philadelphia history through 650 objects from the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel University. They include a Phillies 2008 World Series championship ring.

July 16, 2024

Weather

Traces of snow observed at Philadelphia airport amid heat wave

by Kristin Hunt

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly recorded snowfall in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon due to hail from passing thunderstorms. It was the first time the station, started in 1870, noted snow in the city for July 14.

July 15, 2024

Shopping

Philly Bookstore Crawl offers free books, discounts and author events

by Kristin Hunt

Independent book shops in Philadelphia and its suburbs are offering free books, discounts and author events for the as part of the second Philly Bookstore Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 24.

July 15, 2024

History

Ed Helms' podcast explores a 1971 break-in at an FBI office in Delco that exposed mass government surveillance

by Kristin Hunt

As detailed in the new season of the Ed Helms podcast 'Snafu,' a 1971 break-in at the FBI office in Media, Delaware County, exposed mass government surveillance on its own citizens.

July 15, 2024

History

Isaiah Zagar, known for his mosaics, also has collaborated on delicate works made of grass and beeswax

by Kristin Hunt

Isaiah Zagar's mosaics can be seen across Philadelphia, mainly outdoors, but his collaborations with Mexican artist Luz Maria Salinas have never been exhibited. Their straw popotillo paintings of grass and beeswax are in the Magic Gardens archives.

July 12, 2024

Government

Canned cocktails will soon be sold in Pennsylvania grocery stores

by Kristin Hunt

Canned cocktails will be sold in Pennsylvania grocery stores. A bill which passed both chambers of the state legislature would allow businesses besides the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to sell the drinks. Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign it into law.

July 11, 2024

Weekend

Blobfest and a ton of ice cream: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Blobfest returns to the Philadelphia suburbs on July 12-14. Other weekend activities include an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market, a block party at the Barnes Foundation and Bastille Day specials.

July 11, 2024

Food & Drink

New oyster bar from CookNSolo to open this fall in former firehouse in Olde Kensington

by Kristin Hunt

Jaffa Bar, a new oyster restaurant from chef Michael Solomonov and restauranteur Steve Cook's group CookNSolo, will open in Olde Kensington this fall. It will be located in a former firehouse and managed by Laser Wolf veterans.

July 10, 2024

Protests

Seniors protest Wells Fargo's investment in fossil fuels outside Center City branch

by Kristin Hunt

Senior citizens demonstrated outside the Wells Fargo branch on 1700 Market Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday as part of the Summer of Heat climate movement. The protesters are calling on big banks to divest from fossil fuels.

July 9, 2024

Music

Music videos for – and by – Philadelphia artists will play at the Bok Building later this month

by Kristin Hunt

A music video showcase featuring songs by Tierra Whack and St. Vincent will play at the Bok Building on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The returning event highlights work by Philadelphia directors and bands.