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

January 23, 2024

Courts

Philly pharmacy will pay $4.6 million to resolve fraud investigations

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia pharmacy will pay $4.6 million to resolve health care fraud investigations. Federal prosecutors say Pennmark Pharmacy on South Street billed Medicaid and Medicare for prescriptions that were never dispensed.

January 23, 2024

Adult Health

Even mild concussions caused by sports can lead to persistent health problems, researchers say

by Kristin Hunt

Even mild sports-related brain injuries can lead to persisting problems and even disability, according to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study compared traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among athletes to those caused by car crashes or assaults.

January 23, 2024

Government

Philly updates its list of 'bad actor' employers, adding two new businesses in latest report

by Kristin Hunt

Philly's Office of Worker Protections added two local companies to its bad actors list for not resolving violations of labor laws: Making Life Easier and Angel Service of Philadelphia.

January 22, 2024

Festivals

Tattoo festival will bring ink masters, sideshow acts to Pennsylvania Convention Center

by Kristin Hunt

At the 26th annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival, taking place Jan. 26-28 at Pennsylvania Convention Center, cover-up and portrait contests will take place in front of artists from 'Ink Master' and other reality TV shows.

January 20, 2024

Family-Friendly

Kids can learn how to tap maple trees, make syrup in Wissahickon Valley Park next month

by Kristin Hunt

Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia will hold a free maple sugaring event Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Nature experts will teach families how to tap sugar maple trees for sap and transform it into syrup.

January 19, 2024

Transportation

Yearslong renovations begin at 30th Street Station, shuttering food court

by Kristin Hunt

Amtrak's $550 million renovation project has commenced at 30th Street Station. By 2027, the passenger rail service aims to have new food and retail options and a connective tunnel to SEPTA trains and trolleys. The food court will be closed until 2025.

January 18, 2024

Wildlife

Stranded seal pup rescued from Point Pleasant Beach sidewalk

by Kristin Hunt

A baby seal was found on Baltimore Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach last week. She is now recovering in intensive care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey.

January 17, 2024

Health News

Philly confirms another case of measles in ongoing outbreak

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia health officials confirmed another case in the city's measles outbreak, which originated in a Jefferson Health building Dec. 19. Nine cases have been reported in Philly, five of which are associated with a day care center in Northeast Philadelphia.

January 17, 2024

Food & Drink

Federal Donuts to close its original Pennsport shop and University City location

by Kristin Hunt

Federal Donuts will close its original location 1219 S. 2nd St. in South Philly, and the shop in University City. The last days for both will be Sunday, Jan. 21. The doughnut chain plans to replace them with new branches, including one on Wolf Street coming soon, but no exact date has been announced.

January 17, 2024

Weekend

An ice festival and Center City Restaurant Week: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Dilworth Park's annual ice festival returns Saturday with skating and sculptures. A sober curious 'Dry Vibes' tour also stops in Philadelphia that day, while Center City Restaurant Week begins Sunday.