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 1, 2026

Shopping

Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross get bobbleheads for America's 250th birthday

by Kristin Hunt

Ahead of America's 250th birthday, a bobblehead museum is releasing a semiquincentennial set of collectibles. Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and the Declaration of Independence are part of the series.

July 1, 2026

Courts

Inmates at Camden jail allegedly sent drug-laced letters disguised as legal correspondence

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey investigators have busted a drug trafficking ring operating out of Camden County Correctional Facility. Inmates and conspirators outside the jail allegedly smuggled fentanyl through fake legal letters.

June 30, 2026

Food & Drink

Franklin Fountain is selling Statue of Liberty sundaes for $17.76

by Kristin Hunt

Franklin Fountain is offering limited-release specials for America's 250th birthday, including a Statue of Liberty sundae for $17.76. The scoop shop is also making Liberty Bell bars with Shane Confectionery.

June 29, 2026

Entertainment

FIFA Fan Festival to shift hours this week while extreme heat watch is in effect

by Kristin Hunt

The FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia is changing its hours in response to a heat wave. The free World Cup watch parties at Lemon Hill will shift to later hours Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and end earlier on July 4.

June 29, 2026

Courts

Norristown man charged with roping 50 people into $3.8 million Ponzi scheme

by Kristin Hunt

A Montgomery County man has been charged in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $3.8 million. Richard L. McNeil of Norristown allegedly promised at least 50 people steady returns on investments.

June 26, 2026

Music

Barbara Mason helped make the Philly sound as a teen in the '60s. A new generation has found her on TikTok

by Kristin Hunt

Barbara Mason has been credited with the first example of the Philadelphia sound through her 1965 hit 'Yes, I'm Ready.' Gen Z has discovered her on TikTok through her 1968 cover of the Marvelettes' 'Forever.'

June 26, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT work to close some highway lanes in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties into the fall

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT resurfacing work will close traffic lanes in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties starting Tuesday, July 7. The travel restrictions will be in place weekday mornings and afternoons through September and October.

June 26, 2026

Investigations

Police uncover evidence of narcotics grow operation, explosive material at Olney home

by Kristin Hunt

Philly police have uncovered evidence of a narcotics grow operation and explosive material at an Olney home. U.S. Park Police, the FBI and DEA are involved in the investigation. Eugene Horsch, 44, has been arrested.

June 26, 2026

Movies

Bradley Cooper's first movie 'Wet Hot American Summer' returns to theaters

by Kristin Hunt

Bradley Cooper's first movie 'Wet Hot American Summer' is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary. The cult comedy will play King of Prussia on Aug. 16 and 19. It also features Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Amy Poehler.

June 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Bellevue Hotel's new restaurant is an inventive ode to Thomas Edison

by Kristin Hunt

Mr. Edison, the new project from China Grill Management President Jeffrey Chodorow, has opened inside the Bellevue Hotel. The restaurant nods to Thomas Edison through its light bulb sculpture, Ferris wheel and themed cocktails.