Kristin Hunt

Kristin Hunt PhillyVoice

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 23, 2024

TV

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

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

Weekend

A regatta, outdoor movies and return of the Jersey Shore: Your weekend guide to things to do

This Memorial Day weekend, head to an "Under the Stars" outdoor movie screening in Clark Park, watch boats race on the Delaware River in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta or have Chickie's & Pete's cover your toll to the Jersey Shore.

May 23, 2024

Lawsuits

Pa. joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

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.

May 22, 2024

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia's Wilma Theater takes home Tony award

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia has won the regional theater Tony award. It is the first theater company in Pennsylvania to receive the prize, which comes with a $25,000 grant.

May 22, 2024

Travel

Ocean City: What you need to know about beaches and things to do there this summer

Visiting Ocean City, New Jersey, this summer? Here's your guide to events, attractions, lifeguard hours, beach rules and tags at the Jersey Shore destination.

May 21, 2024

History

Philadelphia's busy 2026 will include TED talks, new Mural Arts project

Philadelphia is starting its semiquincentennial celebrations early with TED and Mural Arts projects that will begin this year and stretch into 2026. The city has several other programs planned for America's 250th birthday.

May 21, 2024

Food & Drink

Rodin Museum reopens garden bar Friday

The Rodin Museum's garden bar pop-up is back for another summer starting on Friday, May 24. Admission is free to the outdoor space, which includes castings of Rodin's "The Thinker" and "The Gates of Hell."

May 20, 2024

Health News

New measles case reported in Philadelphia region

A new measles case has been reported in the Philadelphia region. Health officials warn that anyone who visited a CVS on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philly or the Holy Redeemer Hospital in Montgomery County during certain times may have been exposed.

May 17, 2024

Fitness

Sailors will hit the Delaware River for the first Philadelphia Cup Regatta in 8 years

Sailors will compete in the first Philadelphia Cup Regatta in eight years on Saturday, May 25. Spruce Street Harbor Park and Penn's Landing will be some of the best places to watch the event on the Delaware River.

May 17, 2024

Travel

Stone Harbor: What you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

When Stone Harbor was founded around the turn of the 20th century, it was marketed as a destination for the wealthy, right off the old Pennsy railroad. That railroad may be long gone, but Stone Harbor has retained a ritzy reputation, thanks to its real estate, boutiques and art galleries.

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