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

July 10, 2024

Protests

Seniors protest Wells Fargo's investment in fossil fuels outside Center City branch

by Kristin Hunt

Senior citizens demonstrated outside the Wells Fargo branch on 1700 Market Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday as part of the Summer of Heat climate movement. The protesters are calling on big banks to divest from fossil fuels.

July 9, 2024

Music

Music videos for – and by – Philadelphia artists will play at the Bok Building later this month

by Kristin Hunt

A music video showcase featuring songs by Tierra Whack and St. Vincent will play at the Bok Building on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The returning event highlights work by Philadelphia directors and bands.

July 9, 2024

Food & Drink

East Passyunk's new weekly happy hour and sidewalk market starts Thursday

by Kristin Hunt

East Passyunk Avenue's new, weekly, summer happy hour and sidewalk market, dubbed the Passyunk Passeggiata, takes place on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The first will be held July 11. Participating bars will offer $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails and appetizers through Aug. 31.

July 8, 2024

Government

New law requires Philly tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of parking violations

by Kristin Hunt

A new Pennsylvania law requires the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its contractors to take photos of illegally parked cars before they tow them. The evidence will be available to vehicle owners who wish to fight their fees.

July 8, 2024

Media

Radio host departs WURD after asking President Biden questions supplied by his campaign during an interview

by Kristin Hunt

During an interview with President Joe Biden, WURD 96.1 host Andrea Lawful-Sanders says she used questions provided by his campaign. She has since left the Philadelphia radio station. A source says Biden's campaign will no longer offer recommended questions.

July 5, 2024

History

Edgar Allan Poe house to close for the summer for fire safety upgrades

by Kristin Hunt

The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia will temporarily close for fire safety upgrades starting Monday, July 8. The project is expected to end in the fall. The NPS landmark is located at 532 N. 7th Street.

July 5, 2024

Odd News

Lost emu seen wandering around Bucks County on July Fourth

by Kristin Hunt

Newtown Township police spotted an emu wandering near Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive on the Fourth of July, but the flightless bird ran into the woods before it could be caught. As of Friday morning, it remained on the loose.

July 4, 2024

Arts & Culture

New Barnes Foundation exhibit showcases works created by incarcerated artists in state prison

by Kristin Hunt

The Barnes Foundation new exhibit 'Visions' displays works by formerly and currently incarcerated artists. It will be at the museum form July 5 through Aug. 26. The collection comes out of a restorative justice collaboration between the Barnes and Mural Arts.

July 3, 2024

Celebrities

Sheryl Lee Ralph asks for prayers from Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches

by Kristin Hunt

'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph is in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches. The Jamaican American actress posted about the Category 4 storm on social media and asked her followers to pray for the people on the island.

July 3, 2024

Weekend

'Star Wars' burlesque and incarcerated artists: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

After the Fourth of July, check out a 'Star Wars' burlesque show and the last weekend of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Musicians and a drag king will also perform at the LGBTQ-friendly Sweet Juice Festival at Awbury Arboretum.