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 8, 2024

Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham all Zoom in for cameos on 'Abbott Elementary'

by Kristin Hunt

ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' returned for its third season Wednesday with surprise Zoom cameos from Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and Jason Kelce.

February 8, 2024

History

Over a century before the Civil War, this radical Quaker agitated for an end to slavery

by Kristin Hunt

Benjamin Lay, a radical Quaker dwarf called for the end of slavery over a century before the Civil War started in America. The abolitionist lived in Barbados and Philadelphia and befriending Benjamin Franklin. Much more recently he inspired a graphic novel and a play.

February 7, 2024

Prevention

Chemicals in plastic food containers have been linked to preterm births; here's how to avoid them

by Kristin Hunt

Phthalates are chemicals used to soften the plastics in food containers, beauty products and shower curtains. They have been linked to several developmental and reproductive health problems, including preterm births. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Natural Resources Defense Council offer tips to limit exposure.

February 5, 2024

Social Justice

Black people in New Jersey were policed more aggressively than white residents during COVID lockdown, ACLU says

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey police were more likely to stop and penalize Black residents for violating the statewide stay-at-home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a new ACLU report. The civil rights group found racial disparities in both the number of police stops and subsequent arrests and searches.

February 5, 2024

Fundraisers

The Boozy Mutt to host its own Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

by Kristin Hunt

The Boozy Mutt will host a Philly version of the Puppy Bowl on Feb. 11, with a Super Bowl watch party to follow. The event benefits ACCT Philly.

February 3, 2024

Recreation

Renovations planned for Marconi Plaza include the new bocce courts, fitness equipment and more trees

by Kristin Hunt

A plan for improvements to Marconi Plaza in South Philly includes new lighting, better crosswalks, more trees and new bocce courts. It is unclear if the Christopher Columbus statue will be affected.

February 2, 2024

Shopping

Jason Kelce's shirtless celebration in Buffalo has been made into a figurine

by Kristin Hunt

Funko is releasing a Pop! figurine of a shirtless Jason Kelce, in a nod to the Eagle center's celebration at the Chiefs-Bills playoff game on Jan. 21, 2024. The collectible costs $25 and is available for preorder through Monday, Feb. 5.

February 1, 2024

Weekend

Philly Freeze-Out, films and another restaurant week: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Thomas Dambo's traveling trolls are now on view at the Philadelphia Zoo. Other events this weekend include curated movies by Black filmmakers for Black History Month and Northern Liberties Restaurant Week.

February 1, 2024

Education

Temple to cover tuition for more Philadelphia students

by Kristin Hunt

A new Temple University financial aid program will cover tuition for qualifying Philadelphia students. The undergraduates must be enrolled full-time and have an adjusted family income of $65,000 or less.

January 31, 2024

Social Justice

Without clearly notifying public, Penn Museum buries remains of 19 Black Philadelphians held in its collection

by Kristin Hunt

The Penn Museum says it has buried 19 Black Philadelphians previously part of the Morton Cranial Collection ahead of a planned ceremony on Saturday. Anthropologists and organizers have expressed outrage at the museum's research on the individuals, and exclusion of descendant groups.