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 16, 2024

Healthy Eating

Eating foods with antioxidants may reduce the risk of stroke, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Eating foods with antioxidants, like berries, leafy greens and pecans, may reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study. Research suggests zinc, selenium, carotenoids and vitamins A, C and E may offer a 'protective effect.'

January 15, 2024

Crime

Swastika graffitied near Holocaust memorial in Center City

by Kristin Hunt

A swastika was graffitied near the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial on Benjamin Franklin Parkway early Sunday morning, Philadelphia police say. The vandal was caught on surveillance cameras but the investigation is ongoing.

January 15, 2024

Fitness

Pantless joggers to raise money for medical research during Cupid's Undie Run

by Kristin Hunt

During Cupid's Undie Run, participants strip to their underwear and jog roughly a mile. Philadelphia's event will be held Feb. 10 at Xfinity Live! The annual fundraiser supports neurofibromatosis research.

January 12, 2024

Illness

COVID-19 is surging again in Philly, but hospitalizations and deaths are not

by Kristin Hunt

COVID-19 cases are surging again in Philadelphia and nationally, as revealed by wastewater data. Hospitalizations and deaths have remained low compared to spikes in 2020 and 2022. A Penn infectious disease expert says vaccinations and natural immunity are playing a role in preventing severe illnesses, but notes that spikes in hospitalizations and deaths tend to follow case surges.

January 12, 2024

History

Why do so many museums have locks of George Washington's hair?

by Kristin Hunt

Over 100 institutions in the U.S. claim samples of George Washington's hair. One is the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Hair keepsakes and jewelry once were common mementos and ways of mourning.

January 12, 2024

Arts & Culture

'Unhoused' exhibit at Mütter Museum explores homelessness as public health issue

by Kristin Hunt

A new exhibit at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia explores homelessness as public health issue. 'Unhoused: Personal Stories and Public Health' features signs collected by Willie Baronet and portraits by Leah den Bok. It runs from Saturday, Jan. 13 through Monday, Aug. 5. It is included with the cost of admission.

January 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Hummus from Zahav, the acclaimed Israeli restaurant, to be sold at Whole Foods

by Kristin Hunt

Whole Foods will begin selling hummus from Zahav, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant that Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook opened in Philadelphia in 2008. The hummus, which retails for $7.99, is the first product from Zahav Foods, the restaurant's new retail arm. It goes on sale Jan. 16.

January 11, 2024

Weekend

Bowie dance parties and the Philadelphia Auto Show: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Saturday, Jan. 13 marks the start of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the end of Philly Loves Bowie Week, which is going out with dance parties and concerts. City nonprofits are seeking volunteers for MLK Service Weekend.

January 11, 2024

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Zoo to display huge troll sculptures made from salvaged wood

by Kristin Hunt

"Trolls: Save The Humans," an exhibit featuring six troll sculptures made with recycled materials by artist Thomas Dambo, will be on display at The Philadelphia Zoo from Thursday, Feb. 1 through Monday, April 15. The exhibit, which promotes conservation, is included with the price of admission.

January 9, 2024

Adult Health

Sober curious? Here are tips for cutting back on alcohol or stopping drinking completely

by Kristin Hunt

What are the best ways to quit drinking? Many Americans are trying to drink less, more mindfully or not at all, as seen in the rise of Dry January and mocktails. An expert at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers advice on how to reduce alcohol consumption or quit drinking.