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 17, 2024

Food & Drink

The Elephant, an espresso martini bar, opens in Center City

by Kristin Hunt

The Elephant, which bills itself as Philadelphia's first espresso martini bar, is now open at 1500 Locust St. in Center City. Its menu includes 11 takes on the classic cocktail.

May 16, 2024

Weekend

Goat brunch and South 9th Street Italian Market Festival: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

What are some things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Check out the greased pole climbing competitions at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, get brunch with goats or sample local beers at the Made on American fest.

May 16, 2024

Food & Drink

Dock Street to release hazy IPA to benefit PAWS

by Kristin Hunt

Dock Street Brewery is brewing a a beer designed to benefit dogs and cats in Philadelphia shelters. Found Friends is a 6.5% ABV hazy IPA that will arrive at the end of the month. For every four-pack sold, Dock Street will donate $1 to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.

May 16, 2024

'Abbott Elementary' set its latest episode at Smith Memorial Playground, but it wasn't filmed there

by Kristin Hunt

The latest episode 'Abbott Elementary' featured a field trip to Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park. But the scenes were not shot in Philadelphia. The sitcom recreated the playground's giant wooden slide in Los Angeles.

May 15, 2024

Movies

New Bruce Springsteen documentary coming to Hulu, Disney+ in October

by Kristin Hunt

'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' follows the group on its current 2023-2024 tour. The documentary will stream on Hulu and Disney+ in October.

May 14, 2024

Food & Drink

Queen & Rook set to move to South Street, opening largest board game cafe on East Coast

by Kristin Hunt

Queen & Rook is relocating its board game cafe to 123 South Street. The new space features three floors, two bars, outdoor seating and a retro video game arcade. The grand opening is Saturday, May 18.

May 14, 2024

Protests

Protesters in Center City demand Pennsylvania divest from Israel

by Kristin Hunt

Jewish Voice for Peace protesters demonstrated outside a Philadelphia building that brokers bond investments in Israel on Tuesday morning. They called on the next state treasurer to divest the $56 million Pennsylvania has invested in the nation, arguing the money supports ongoing attacks in Gaza.

May 13, 2024

History

Before Eastern State Penitentiary closed, music by the prison's inmate band delighted radio audiences

by Kristin Hunt

Before its prison closed, Eastern State Penitentiary had a band led by a maestro from the University of Pennsylvania, and the ensemble's music was played on WIP radio. The museum's staff explain the history of music at ESP through a bandmaster's trophy cup in their archives.

May 13, 2024

Festivals

Circus performers to soar through the air at FringeArts theater

by Kristin Hunt

The Hand to Hand circus festival in Old City features acrobats, jugglers, clowns and trapeze artists. The shows, which include professional artists and students from the Circadium School in Philadelphia, runs Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. They are held at the FringeArts theater.

May 10, 2024

Arts & Culture

Fashion exhibit at Drexel highlights designer who dressed Jackie O and Gloria Steinem

by Kristin Hunt

A Drexel exhibit opening Saturday, May 11, will highlight the work of fashion designer Mary McFadden. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Gloria Steinem wore her dresses, which were inspired by ancient civilizations.