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

September 20, 2024

Recreation

A crack is discovered in the north-facing clock of Independence Hall's tower

by Kristin Hunt

One of the clocks on the Independence Hall tower has cracked, the NPS shared in an Instagram post. It will be repaired this fall. The national historical park also includes the Liberty Bell.

September 20, 2024

Courts

Berks County nonprofit founder used men in addiction program for free labor, state prosecutors say

by Kristin Hunt

The founder of a Berks County program for men with addiction used them for unpaid labor, state prosecutors said. Kevin Kolb allegedly operated the Sick Recovery as a for-profit construction business.

September 19, 2024

Weekend

Oktoberfest and the Polo Classic: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Need something to do this late September weekend? Watch equestrians compete in the Philadelphia Polo Classic, join the South Street Oktoberfest party or visit Eastern State Penitentiary's haunted houses.

September 19, 2024

Streaming

What to stream: 'American Sports Story,' 'English Teacher' and 'The Penguin'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something new streaming on Max or Hulu? 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,' 'English Teacher' and 'The Penguin' debuted on the streamers in September. 'The Boy and the Heron' is also available.

September 19, 2024

Celebrities

Jason Kelce says the 76ers should stay in South Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Jason Kelce criticized the 76ers arena proposal during a Thursday morning appearance on SportsRadio 94WIP. He said the NBA team should build a new arena in South Philly, and likened their threats to move to New Jersey to the Cleveland Browns' relocation in 1996.

September 17, 2024

Cristin Milioti creates a new mob princess with her 'feral' character in 'The Penguin'

by Kristin Hunt

Cristin Milioti stars as Sofia Falcone in the Batman spinoff series 'The Penguin,' coming to HBO on Thursday. The Cherry Hill native actress leads the TV show with Colin Farrell, returning as Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin.

September 17, 2024

Arts & Culture

A 16-year-old SLA student is named the new Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate

by Kristin Hunt

Malaya Ulan, a 16-year-old SLA student, is the newest Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate. Ulan is a Filipino American artist who dabbles in film, dance and visual arts. She assumes the title from Oyewumi Oyeniyi.

September 16, 2024

Crime

Police arrest four Philly men suspected of running a food theft ring along the New Jersey Turnpike

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey State Police arrested four men suspected of leading a cargo theft ring targeting seafood and beef in trucks along the New Jersey Turnpike: Shaun Coleman, Salahudin Reddy, Hanif Tucker and Rashan Clark-Reddy, who are all from Philadelphia.

September 16, 2024

Arts & Culture

Exhibit on school lunches will feature antique milk testers and nutrition comics

by Kristin Hunt

The Science History Institute's new exhibit on school lunches will be on view from Friday, Sept. 27, through January 2026. The collection includes scientific devices that furthered nutrition and promotional comics.

September 13, 2024

Courts

SS United States to remain in South Philly for now after Sept. 12 eviction is delayed

by Kristin Hunt

The SS United States is staying at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia while its conservancy and landlord, Penn Warehousing, resolve a dispute over a sale in court. A judge had ordered the historic ocean liner to leave by Sept. 12.