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 6, 2023

Weather

Red flag warning, indicating elevated risk of fires, issued for Philly region as weather stays dry

by Kristin Hunt

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Dry plants, low humidity, breezy winds and a chance of dry thunderstorms are increasing the risk of new fires. Haze from Canadian wildfires has also worsened air pollution; DEP announced a code orange alert.

June 5, 2023

Entertainment

Your 2023 guide to all the free outdoor movies in Philly this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Free outdoor movie season has started at parks and rooftops across Philadelphia. Schuylkill Banks, Sunset Social and Clark Park have announced their 2023 summer schedules. Mt. Airy Moonlight Movies also returns, along with Movies at the Mann. Laurel Hill Cemetery will host select $25 screenings.

June 5, 2023

Investigations

Fugitive in Roxborough High School shooting is 'clearly getting help from others,' prosecutors say

by Kristin Hunt

Dayron Burney-Thorne, one of five suspects accused of opening fire outside Roxobourgh High School last fall, remains on the lam and may be getting help from other people, prosecutors said Monday. U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the teen's arrest. The shooting killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and injured four other teens.

June 2, 2023

Nature

How to view the strawberry moon this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

The strawberry moon will be visible in the night sky this Saturday, June 3, reaching peak brilliance around 11:42 p.m. The phenomenon, also called a rose or honey moon, occurs once a year when the moon glows an orange hue.

June 2, 2023

6-year-old Drexel Hill singer to appear on 'America's Got Talent'

by Kristin Hunt

A 6-year-old singer-songwriter from Drexel Hill in Upper Darby will appear on 'American's Got Talent' on Tuesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Zoë Erianna sings, plays the piano and writes her own music.

June 1, 2023

Courts

Ring gave employees 'unrestricted' and 'dangerous' access to customers' videos, FTC says

by Kristin Hunt

The Federal Trade Commission said Ring gave its employees 'unrestricted' and 'dangerous' access to customers' videos without their consent in a complaint filed Wednesday. Under the FTC's proposed order, the home security camera company, which is owned by Amazon, must pay $5.8 million in refunds.

June 1, 2023

Music

Porchfest musicians use Facebook to compete for West Philly performance spaces

by Kristin Hunt

West Philly Porchfest will feature hundreds of local musicians this Saturday, June 3. Bands who will be performing, or hope to next year, share the struggle to get seen on the festival's Facebook group that connects homeowner hosts with musical acts.

May 31, 2023

Food & Drink

Where to get free treats for National Donut Day

by Kristin Hunt

Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme will offer free doughnuts in stores for National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, as will local favorite bakeries like Federal Donuts, which is rolling out a special menu of 'greatest hits' all weekend at its Philadelphia shops and via a food truck in Marlton, New Jersey. Other participating stores include Duck Donuts and Mochinut.

May 31, 2023

Weekend

Porchfest, Shuckfest and a regatta: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The first weekend of June promises lots of live music, oysters and boat racing in Philadelphia. Between Friday, June 2 and Sunday, June 4, join the crowds at West Philly Porchfest or the Roots Picnic at the Mann Center, cheer on rowers at the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, eat shellfish at Shuckfest or walk in the Philly Pride March.

May 30, 2023

Performances

Porchfest 2023: The free music festival takes to the makeshift stages of West Philly homes Saturday

by Kristin Hunt

West Philly Porchfest returns for its seventh music festival this Saturday, June 3 from noon–6 p.m. Bands and solo acts will play free concerts on the porches, stoops and lawns of host homeowners.