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

August 9, 2024

Women's Health

Stronger pain medications should be offered during IUD placements, CDC says

by Kristin Hunt

The CDC has updated its guidelines for intrauterine devices insertion, laying out more options for pain management and irregular bleeding. Women who use that form of birth control have long complained the procedure requires better medication.

August 8, 2024

Crime

Hundreds of pounds of tuna stolen from semi-truck at Food Distribution Center in South Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Thieves stole 350-400 pounds of tuna stolens from refrigerated tractor trailer making delivery to Samuels Seafood Co. early Thursday morning at the Food Distribution Center in South Philly.

August 8, 2024

Weekend

Bug Fest, free school supplies and pierogies: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Things to do in Philadelphia for the Aug. 9-11 weekend include Bug Fest at Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences and the Port Richmond Pierogi Festival. Families also can claim free school supplies at Fashion District.

August 7, 2024

Courts

Man found guilty of sending his teen son to rob, kill Philly rapper PnB Rock

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was killed in an armed robbery inside the Los Angeles restaurant Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles on Sept. 12, 2022. Freddie Trone, whom prosecutors said directed his son to rob the musician, was found guilty of murder Wednesday.

August 7, 2024

Music

Lauryn Hill and Fugees cancel Philly concert, and other U.S. dates, days before tour kickoff

by Kristin Hunt

Lauryn Hill and her hip-hop trio the Fugees were set to tour the U.S. with a kickoff concert Friday in Tampa. But they suddenly canceled shows, including a Philadelphia date at the Mann Center, with no explanation.

August 6, 2024

2024 Election

Even without Josh Shapiro on ticket, Democrats at Kamala Harris rally say they feel reinvigorated for election

by Kristin Hunt

A rally for Kamala Harris at Temple University on Tuesday drew Democrats from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Attendees said they were relieved President Joe Biden had dropped out and endorsed Harris and her newly named running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

August 5, 2024

Crime

Owners of Philly moving company threatened workers and stole wages, district attorney says

by Kristin Hunt

A Philly moving company that went by Pro Tri-State Movers LLC and EJ Relocations LLC threatened workers, stole wages and may have scammed customers, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said. Krasner announced charges against Michael M. Tapia, 36, Juan Carlos Tapia, 40, and Juliana Santos-Tapia, 38, on Monday.

August 5, 2024

Olympic rower from Kennett Square proposes to girlfriend on 'Today' show

by Kristin Hunt

Olympic rower Justin Best proposed to girlfriend Lainey Duncan on the 'Today' show on Monday morning. Best, a Kennett Square native and Drexel University alum, won a gold medal with the U.S. men's four team, its first in 64 years.

August 2, 2024

Environment

DEP finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical along Bartram's Garden trail

by Kristin Hunt

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection found high levels of the cancer-causing chemical hexavalent chromium at Bartram's Garden. The chemical was not detected in drinking water from the Schuylkill River.

August 2, 2024

Courts

Gladwyne man swindled millions out of investors, prosecutors say

by Kristin Hunt

Josh S. Verne of Gladwyne swindled dozens of investors and business partners out of millions, federal prosecutors say. He also allegedly stole an employee's identity and forged documents. He was arrested Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.