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 19, 2024

Environment

Philadelphia's community compost network looks to grow roots in 2024

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's community composting network is one of the only free compost options in the city. After years of setbacks caused by the pandemic, infestations and volunteer burnout, it's adding 12 more sites at community gardens, schools and urban farms.

February 19, 2024

Music

Lil Wayne, Nas and Jill Scott to headline 2024 Roots Picnic

by Kristin Hunt

At the 2024 Roots Picnic, act will include Lil Wayne, Nas, Jill Scott, Method Man, Redman and other. The annual music festival, host by The Roots, takes place in Philadelphia at The Mann on June 1-2. Presale tickets will be available Tuesday at 10 a.m.

February 16, 2024

Development

Please Touch Museum begins yearslong renovations of Memorial Hall

by Kristin Hunt

The Please Touch Museum will renovate its historic Memorial Hall building ahead of the historical site's 150th anniversary and America's 250th birthday in 2026. The marble floors will be replaced and facade repaired, at a cost of $4.2 million. A special 1876 reflection space will explain the building's use during the World's Fair.

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 15, 2024

Weekend

Philly Beer Fest, puns and lots of Legos: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Need something to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Check out the first Philly Beer Fest in Center City or new rainforest and Lego art exhibits at the Academy of Natural Sciences and Franklin Institute. There is also the Asian Arts Initiative's annual Condom Fashion Show and a pun competition at Helium Comedy Club.

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 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 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 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 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.