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

May 29, 2024

Recreation

Six Flags Great Adventure nearing completion of first 'super boomerang' roller coaster in U.S.

by Kristin Hunt

Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will debut the first 'super boomerang' roller coaster in America this summer. The Flash: Vertical Velocity is named after the DC Comics superhero.

May 29, 2024

Weekend

Roots Picnic, Shuckfest and Pride: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Roots Picnic returns to the Mann Center during the first weekend of June in Philadelphia. Other things to do include comedy sketch, oyster and circus festivals. It's also the start of Pride Month celebrations.

May 28, 2024

Festivals

Chinese Lantern Festival to illuminate Franklin Square this summer

by Kristin Hunt

The Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square in Philadelphia on Thursday, June 20. The lights display will be open daily through Saturday, August 31. Attractions include a 200-foot-long dragon. Tickets cost $16-28.

May 28, 2024

Recreation

Skaters are stoked that Sweden is bringing back the old LOVE Park

by Kristin Hunt

Malmö, the third-largest city in Sweden, is opening a re-creation of the old LOVE Park on Saturday. The skating site was built according to the 1965 Edmund Bacon and Vincent Kling plans with materials salvaged from Philadelphia.

May 27, 2024

Some TV shows recently have faked being in Philly for the small screen

by Kristin Hunt

Network TV shows including "Abbott Elementary" and "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" are set in Philadelphia, but film in Los Angeles and Montreal, respectively. The Max comedy "Hacks" set a recent episode in the West Chester woods, though it was shot in California.

May 27, 2024

Arts & Culture

Renovated rec and senior center in North Philly prepares to reopen with 5,000-square-foot mural

by Kristin Hunt

The Rivera Recreation Center and Mann Older Adult Center is preparing to reopen with a 5,000-square-foot mural. The piece was created by three artists with Amber Art and Design and members of the local Latino community.

May 24, 2024

Environment

Philly's fallen trees are being turned into building material at Fairmount Park

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's new reforestation hub at Fairmount Park is upcycling fallen trees into building material. The program is part of the city's plan to divert more than 90% of waste from landfills by 2035. It also offers young adults training for future careers in energy and green infrastructure.

May 24, 2024

Festivals

Odunde Festival to include performance by R&B group Dru Hill

by Kristin Hunt

The Sisqó-led R&B group Dru Hill will perform at the Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia on Sunday, June 9. The annual event as the largest African American street festival in the U.S. It takes place on South Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.

May 23, 2024

The 'Abbott Elementary' finale ended on a cliffhanger. Here's what to expect from Season 4

by Kristin Hunt

The 'Abbott Elementary' season finale ended on a cliffhanger for Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams). In Season 4, the showrunners say there will be more episodes, but fewer celebrity appearances.

May 23, 2024

Lawsuits

Pa. joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

by Kristin Hunt

The U.S. Justice Department accused Live Nation Entertainment of operating an illegal monopoly over live music in an antitrust lawsuit. The litigation calls for Live Nation to divest from Ticketmaster.