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

June 21, 2024

Government

Sen. Casey becomes latest Democrat to press major retailers about possible price gouging

by Kristin Hunt

Sen. Bob Casey is asking the CEOs of Target, Amazon and Walmart to explain skyrocketing prices in the face of stabilizing inflation. His letters follow similar efforts by the Connecticut AG and other U.S. senators.

June 20, 2024

Transportation

Amtrak, NJ Transit service suspended amid power outage, fire near New York City

by Kristin Hunt

Amtrak from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and NJ Transit service was been suspended Thursday, June 20, 2024, due to a power outage and fire. Trains operating between 30th Street and New Haven Union in Connecticut stations are now halted.

June 20, 2024

Weekend

Chinese Lantern Festival and Kidchella: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Searching for things to do in Philadelphia the weekend of June 21-23? Check out the Chinese Lantern Festival, an open public pool or ongoing Pride Month events.

June 20, 2024

Cherry Hill's Cristin Milioti takes on a Batman villain in 'The Penguin' teaser

by Kristin Hunt

Cherry Hill native Cristin Milioti stars as Sofia Falcone in the upcoming Max series 'The Penguin,' which follows the Batman villain and his criminal associates, which includes Falcone. A new teaser for the series came out Thursday.

June 19, 2024

Music

Ahead of Philly show, Ben Platt opens up about writing Americana music from a queer perspective

by Kristin Hunt

Broadway star Ben Platt will perform at the Academy of Music on Friday, June 21 as part of his 'Honeymind' tour. The 'Pitch Perfect' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' actor opened up about writing an American album from a queer perspective and filming the movie adaptation of the musical 'Merrily We Roll Along.'

June 17, 2024

Books

Director Susan Seidelman charts her life in new memoir, from dance parties with Jerry Blavat to movies with Madonna

by Kristin Hunt

Susan Seidelman, who was born in Philly and raised in Abington, directed "Smithereens," "Desperately Seeking Susan" and the pilot for "Sex and the City." Her new memoir discusses her experiences on those sets and at Jerry Blavat's dance parties in the 1960s.

June 17, 2024

Investigations

George Norcross, five others indicted on racketeering charges related to Camden waterfront development

by Kristin Hunt

George Norcross and five others were indicted on racketeering charges Monday. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin accused the South Jersey political power broker of leading a criminal enterprise that included Camden's former mayor Dana Redd

June 17, 2024

History

A lantern at the Fireman's Hall Museum is a relic from when being a firefighter was even more dangerous

by Kristin Hunt

A lantern belonging to James C. Baxter, the former chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department, is in the archives of the Fireman's Hall Museum. The education center contains early engines, ladders and other equipment.

June 14, 2024

Courts

Newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA

by Kristin Hunt

A newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Michael Untermeyer would assume the role, which District Attorney Larry Krasner sought to block.

June 14, 2024

Festival

Manayunk Arts Festival to feature mural with 10,000 flowers – and anyone can help paint it

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Manayunk Arts Festival takes place Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23 on Main Street. It features roughly 300 artisans and crafters and has a temporary mural of 10,000 flowers that anyone can help paint. Also new this year is work from emerging artists in the PHS Pop Up Garden on Jamestown Avenue.