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

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Rebecca Rhynhart

by Kristin Hunt

Rebecca Rhynhart, the former city controller, is running as a Democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia. Her audits recommended reforms in the police department and gun violence prevention programs.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Helen Gym

by Kristin Hunt

Helen Gym, a former at-large member of city council, is running for mayor of Philadelphia in the May 16 primary election. The Democratic candidate championed progressive policies on working hours, eviction proceedings and reproductive health care while on council. She was an activist and teacher before entering politics.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Cherelle Parker

by Kristin Hunt

Cherelle Parker is a Democratic candidate for Philadelphia mayor in the 2023 primary election. She represented Pennsylvania's 200th District in the state House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015 and Philly's 9th District on City Council from 2016 to 2022.

April 18, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: Allan Domb

by Kristin Hunt

Allan Domb, the former city councilmember known as the Condo King of Philadelphia, is running for mayor. The Democratic candidate has championed business and development, as well as tax reform.

April 13, 2023

Weekend

Cherry blossoms and beers in the park: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

This Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, catch movies at the Philadelphia Film Society's SpringFest or head to Azalea Garden for Parks on Tap. The cherry blossom festival also returns to Fairmount Park, while Philly Spring Cleanup hits neighborhoods across the city.

April 13, 2023

Protests

Philadelphia high school students plan climate strike for Friday

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia high school students plan to walk out of class and strike for better climate change solutions on Friday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at LOVE Park. The protestors include teens from Central High School, Julia R. Masterman School, Academy at Palumbo and Science Leadership Academy.

April 12, 2023

Government

City Hall to conduct study of proposed 76ers arena and its potential impact

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia officials will conduct an independent evaluation of the proposed Sixers arena at 10th and Market streets, Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday. Chinatown residents and businesses have protested the plan.

April 10, 2023

2023 Election

Super PAC backing Philly mayoral candidate Jeff Brown accused of financial violations

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's Board of Ethics accused a super PAC affiliated with Jeff Brown, the businessman-turned-mayoral candidate, of repeated violations of campaign contribution limits in a lawsuit filed Monday. The board is seeking an emergency injunction to halt all expenditures from the group, including any planned TV ads.

April 6, 2023

Weekend

Easter egg hunts and free guac: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will host its annual Easter Promenade and several egg hunts this holiday weekend. From Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9, residents also can score dinner deals through Dine Latino Restaurant Week, shop a new flea market at Gault & Co. Malt House or see 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill' at the Philadelphia Theatre Company.

March 31, 2023

2023 Election

Philly mayor's race 2023: Where the candidates stand on reproductive rights, minimum wage

by Kristin Hunt

Candidates for mayor in Philadelphia's May 16 primary election shared their platforms on minimum wage and abortion access. Participants include Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Rebecca Ryhnhart.