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

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.

May 29, 2023

Movies

Philly native stars in new movie about Reality Winner airing tonight on HBO

by Kristin Hunt

'Reality,' a new drama about NSA whistleblower Reality Winner, premieres Monday with Philly native Marchánt Davis in one of the lead roles. The movies airs on HBO at 10 p.m. and will stream on Max.

May 29, 2023

Food & Drink

Supper Sessions return to Mt. Airy this summer with outdoor dining and drinks

by Kristin Hunt

Mt. Airy's popular Supper Sessions return for the 2023 summer season this June through September, with live music, a moon bounce and food and drink vendors. The outdoor, car-free festivals will be held on the second Wednesday of each month.

May 29, 2023

Crime

Multiple people injured after shooting outside Philadelphia Union stadium, police say

by Kristin Hunt

Police are investigating a shooting outside Subaru Park, the home of the Philadelphia Union. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, hours after a Union II game. At least one person was shot, and some reports indicate up to nine were injured.

May 26, 2023

Environment

EPA will invest $14 million in cleaning polluted Pennsylvania brownfields

by Kristin Hunt

The EPA will invest $14 million in cleaning up polluted brownfield sites across Pennsylvania, Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman announced Friday. Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties that may have contaminants, like former steel mills.

May 26, 2023

Shopping

Memorial Day weekend sales: Your guide to deals at Philly shops and big box stores

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia shops and big box retailers are offering deals throughout Memorial Day weekend. Discounts are available on everything from shoes and specialty sports apparel to furniture and hardware through Monday, May 29. Here are the deals available at the Fashion District, Philadelphia Premium Outlets, Target, Ikea, Home Depot and Lowe's.

May 25, 2023

Food & Drink

Owner of Tequilas Restaurant explores mezcal and the environmental implications of its new popularity

by Kristin Hunt

David Suro Piñera, owner of Tequilas in Center City, co-authored the book 'Agave Spirits: The Past, Present and Future of Mezcals' with Gary Paul Nabhan. He said the succulents needed to create the Mexican spirit are threatened by global warming and the rush to get more mezcal into production, which disrupts the plant's reproduction and harms the bats that pollinate agaves.

May 25, 2023

Health News

Tastykake recalls chocolate Kandy Kakes due to possible peanut allergens

by Kristin Hunt

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of some chocolate Kandy Kakes after peanut butter Kandy Kakes were found in the packaging. Tastykake customers with peanut allergies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia should avoid products with an "enjoy by" date of June 5, 2023, and a UPC number of 0 25600 00225 4.

May 25, 2023

Jobs

Temple offers college credit to lifeguards who work at city pools this summer

by Kristin Hunt

Temple students can receive three college credits for working as lifeguards at city pools this summer, as part of a new partnership between the university and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The program is the latest city hiring incentive to staff its 74 pools, many of which remained closed last year due to employee shortages.

May 25, 2023

Weekend

'90s book fairs and Memorial Day at the shore: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Jersey Shore kicks off the summer season with Memorial Day kite festivals, beach ball drops and concerts. Back in Philly, check out an '90s-themed book fair at Latchkey, drink a hot dog martini to benefit Morris Animal Refuge or take a goat walk at Awbury Arboretum.