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 15, 2026

Investigations

Body of missing Hammonton man found in Delaware park

by Kristin Hunt

Delaware state troopers found the body of Lizandro Guizar Sartiaguin in Fox Point State Park on April 24. The 27-year-old immigrant had been missing from his home in Hammonton since Feb. 27. His cause of death is unknown.

May 15, 2026

History

Preservationist pushes for Hercules Posey, George Washington's celebrity chef, to get Pa. historical marker

by Kristin Hunt

All That Philly Jazz founder Faye Anderson will nominate Hercules Posey for a Pennsylvania historical marker, as the President's House lawsuit continues. The enslaved cook for George Washington is considered the first celebrity chef.

May 15, 2026

Travel

Philadelphia now has the nation's only airport halal and kosher food market

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia is now home to the first and only exclusively halal and kosher food stand in a U.S. airport. PKS Kosher Market is located in Terminal A-West and open from 5:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.

May 14, 2026

Entertainment

American Girl dolls come to life in satirical FringeArts musical

by Kristin Hunt

An original musical about American Girl dolls is playing at FringeArts through Sunday, May 17. 'Girl Dolls,' written by and starring Pax Ressler and Jackie Soro, is a Bearded Ladies Cabaret production.

May 14, 2026

Streaming

Streaming guide: Binge-watch the 'Pink Panther' movies and meet Priscilla Presley

by Kristin Hunt

All of the Peter Sellers 'Pink Panther' movies are now streaming on Prime. Other new titles for May 2026 include 'The Blues Brothers,' featuring Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, on Peacock, 'Panic Room' on Hulu and 'Priscilla' on Kanopy.

May 14, 2026

Movies

Will Smith to play FBI agent investigating a prison murder in new Amazon thriller

by Kristin Hunt

Will Smith will play an FBI agent investigating a murder inside a super maximum security prison in the new thriller 'Supermax.' The movie will not play in theaters and instead stream on Amazon Prime.

May 13, 2026

Pets

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies saved from 'heartbreaking conditions' in Delco home

by Kristin Hunt

Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued 44 dogs and puppies Friday from a home in Marple Township. The nonprofit is raising money to provide emergency medical care and grooming for the animals, who were matted and neglected.

May 12, 2026

Food & Drink

Over 30 Philly hotels to host 'cocktail trail' for America's 250th birthday

by Kristin Hunt

Visit Philadelphia has organized a cocktail trail at 31 hotels for America's 250th birthday. The project, inspired by the Epcot drinking around the world challenge, is running Wednesday through Sept. 30.

May 12, 2026

Travel

OurBus to offer $10 bus fares out of Philadelphia for nearly three weeks

by Kristin Hunt

OurBus is selling $10 trips from Philly to New York and Washington, D.C. The budget carrier says the deal, running May 23 and June 10, is a more affordable option for travelers squeezed by rising airfare due to the war in Iran.

May 11, 2026

2026 Election

Here are the candidates who are running to replace Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress

by Kristin Hunt

In the race to replace Rep. Dwight Evans and represent Pennsylvania's 3rd District in Congress, state Sen. Sharif Street, state Rep. Chris Rabb and Dr. Ala Stanford are the leading candidates in the Democratic primary set for May 19.