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

January 12, 2024

Illness

COVID-19 is surging again in Philly, but hospitalizations and deaths are not

by Kristin Hunt

COVID-19 cases are surging again in Philadelphia and nationally, as revealed by wastewater data. Hospitalizations and deaths have remained low compared to spikes in 2020 and 2022. A Penn infectious disease expert says vaccinations and natural immunity are playing a role in preventing severe illnesses, but notes that spikes in hospitalizations and deaths tend to follow case surges.

January 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Hummus from Zahav, the acclaimed Israeli restaurant, to be sold at Whole Foods

by Kristin Hunt

Whole Foods will begin selling hummus from Zahav, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant that Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook opened in Philadelphia in 2008. The hummus, which retails for $7.99, is the first product from Zahav Foods, the restaurant's new retail arm. It goes on sale Jan. 16.

January 11, 2024

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Zoo to display huge troll sculptures made from salvaged wood

by Kristin Hunt

"Trolls: Save The Humans," an exhibit featuring six troll sculptures made with recycled materials by artist Thomas Dambo, will be on display at The Philadelphia Zoo from Thursday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 15. The exhibit, which promotes conservation, is included with the price of admission.

January 11, 2024

Weekend

Bowie dance parties and the Philadelphia Auto Show: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Saturday, Jan. 13 marks the start of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the end of Philly Loves Bowie Week, which is going out with dance parties and concerts. City nonprofits are seeking volunteers for MLK Service Weekend.

January 9, 2024

Adult Health

Sober curious? Here are tips for cutting back on alcohol or stopping drinking completely

by Kristin Hunt

What are the best ways to quit drinking? Many Americans are trying to drink less, more mindfully or not at all, as seen in the rise of Dry January and mocktails. An expert at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers advice on how to reduce alcohol consumption or quit drinking.

January 9, 2024

Entertainment

Philadelphia Auto Show to exhibit Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and Doc Brown's DeLorean

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show will feature Aston Martins, new electric vehicles and cars made famous by movies, like Doc Brown's DeLorean from 'Back to the Future.' Tickets are available for the Jan. 13-21 expo, which will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

January 8, 2024

Movies

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Golden Globe for best supporting actress

by Kristin Hunt

Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a movie on Sunday for her role as Mary in 'The Holdovers.' Randolph, who grew up in Philly and graduated from Temple University, is expected to win an Oscar for her performance in March.

January 2, 2024

Government

Cherelle Parker lays out plan to combat violent crime, boost police presence in first 100 days as Philly's mayor

by Kristin Hunt

Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia's new mayor, revealed the plan for her first 100 days in office during her inauguration ceremony Tuesday. The plan from the city's first mayor pledges to combat public crime by declaring a public safety emergency and boosting the city's police presence. It also includes initiatives aimed at improving education, business opportunity and urban blight.

December 28, 2023

Crime

Thief robs 3 Philly pet stores, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Multiple Philadelphia locations of the pet store chain Doggie Style Pets have been robbed in what police believe is a targeted string of thefts by the same perpetrator. The crimes, which took place at three of the chain's locations, occurred between Dec. 16 and 24.

December 28, 2023

Weekend

NYE parties and video games: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will ring in NYE with fireworks along the Delaware River and parties at Howl at the Moon, Xfinity Live! and Love City Brewing Company this weekend. Barcade also opens its second Philly location, and the Museum of the American Revolution offers family-friendly crafts and lectures.