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

June 14, 2024

Courts

Newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA

by Kristin Hunt

A newly appointed special prosecutor will handle crimes on SEPTA. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Michael Untermeyer would assume the role, which District Attorney Larry Krasner sought to block.

June 14, 2024

Festival

Manayunk Arts Festival to feature mural with 10,000 flowers – and anyone can help paint it

by Kristin Hunt

The 2024 Manayunk Arts Festival takes place Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23 on Main Street. It features roughly 300 artisans and crafters and has a temporary mural of 10,000 flowers that anyone can help paint. Also new this year is work from emerging artists in the PHS Pop Up Garden on Jamestown Avenue.

June 13, 2024

Streaming

'Hit Man,' 'Hacks' and 'Working Girl': What to stream this week

by Kristin Hunt

Need something to stream on Netflix, Hulu or Max? PhillyVoice recommends new (and classic) movies and TV shows to watch, including 'Hit Man,' 'Hacks,' 'Butterfly in the Sky' and 'Working Girl.'

June 13, 2024

Weekend

A pickle party, Juneteenth parade and James Joyce read-a-thon: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

During the June 14-16 weekend, Philadelphia will welcome a pickle party and host a Juneteenth parade. Bloomsday, the Rosenbach Museum's annual reading of 'Ulysses,' also returns. Pride Month events include a field day.

June 12, 2024

Arts & Culture

A new mural in Washington Square West set off one irate neighbor. Now, the community is rallying around it

by Kristin Hunt

New public art in a Philadelphia neighborhood has sparked controversy on social media. The installation at 7th and Rodman streets angered one neighbor, and stirred rumors that it was coming down. Mural Arts says it will make a decision after conducting community outreach.

June 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Fishtown Taps weekly happy hour deals start today at these 25 restaurants

by Kristin Hunt

Fishtown Taps weekly happy hour deals are back at 25 restaurants and bars. Every Tuesday between June 11 and Oct. 29, businesses will offer $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 signature cocktails between 5-7 p.m.

June 11, 2024

Food & Drink

A Philly glass company that makes bongs gets into liquor business with new vodka

by Kristin Hunt

Illadelph Glass, which makes high-end bongs and pipes, has launched a new liquor brand. Illadelph Spirits is rolling out its vodka in Philadelphia bars and restaurants, and is available at City Distilling, where it's bottled.

June 10, 2024

Entertainment

Your 2024 guide to all the free outdoor movies in Philly this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Free outdoor movies are returning to Philadelphia for another summer. The 2024 lineup includes animated, action and comedy blockbusters at Clark Park, Cira Green (Sunset Social), Schuylkill Banks and PFS Movies on the Block.

June 10, 2024

Investigations

Sen. John Fetterman, wife Gisele involved in car crash on I-70 in Maryland

by Kristin Hunt

Sen. John Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in car crash on Interstate 70 in Maryland early Sunday morning. The couple were evaluated at a local hospital. The driver of the other car was also taken via ambulance.

June 10, 2024

Music

Lower Merion native tasked with writing soundtrack for 'road trip' documentary about U.S. National Parks

by Kristin Hunt

Composer Elizabeth P.W., originally from Lower Merion, has written the music for documentaries including Netflix's 'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey' and Hulu's 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.' With 'Out There: A National Parks Story,' she helps bring a road trip movie to life.