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

March 15, 2023

2023 Election

Mayoral candidate Jeff Brown is being investigated by Philly's ethics board, report says

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, owner of the ShopRite grocery store chain, reportedly is being investigated by the city's ethics board. The details of the investigation are murky, but reportedly involve Brown's campaign finance activities. Brown, who is running TV ads, is among 12 candidates, including 11 Democrats, campaigning for the open seat.

March 10, 2023

Music

How a 1978 photo shoot in Haddonfield produced two iconic Bruce Springsteen album covers

by Kristin Hunt

In 1978, Bruce Springsteen arrived in Haddonfield, New Jersey, to have his picture taken by photographer Frank Stefanko. The images Stefanko took of The Boss in and around the photographer's home in Haddonfield produced the artwork for two album covers, 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' and 'The River.' Springsteen has a concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly on Thursday, March 16.

March 9, 2023

Weekend

An ABBA dance party and a goat walk: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The March 10-12 weekend in Philadelphia includes an ABBA dance party at the American Swedish Historical Museum, goat walk at the Awbury Arboretum, Oscar watch party at the Philadelphia Film Center, Shrek rave at the Theatre of Living Arts and CultureFest! at the Penn Museum.

March 8, 2023

Food & Drink

Where to get delicious deals on pies for Pi Day in Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Pi Day, March 14, celebrates the mathematical constant, but many bakeries use it to honor sweet and savory pies. Philly shops including Night Kitchen Bakery, Lil Pop Shop and Little Susie's will offer special menus and discounts that Tuesday. The nonprofit MANNA will also host a pie sale at its headquarters.

March 6, 2023

Environment

Pennsylvania lags behind nearly every state in renewable energy production

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania ranks No. 45 in terms of renewable energy production across American states, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says. The state has shifted focus from coal to natural gas in recent years, but still draws only 3% of its power from renewable sources like wind, solar, biomass or hydro.

March 6, 2023

Government

Norfolk Southern to pay Pennsylvania $7 million to cover relief efforts following Ohio train derailment

by Kristin Hunt

Norfolk Southern has pledged to pay $7.4 million to Pennsylvania to cover damages caused by its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 3. The money will reimburse the western Pennsylvania fire departments that responded to the blaze caused by the derailment, and benefit affected Beaver County residents and business owners.

March 2, 2023

Weekend

Flower shows and fashion week: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for something to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Grab discounted dinners at East Passyunk Restaurant Week, smell the roses at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, watch the runway at Fashion Week or meet the little blue penguin chick at Adventure Aquarium in Camden.

March 2, 2023

Movies

Philadelphia boxers pick their favorite rivals from the 'Rocky' universe

by Kristin Hunt

As 'Creed III' arrives in theaters, trainers at three Philadelphia boxing gyms pick their favorite rivals from the wider 'Rocky' film franchise, including Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago and Spider Rico.

March 1, 2023

Gritty may appear on new season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

by Kristin Hunt

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-creator and star Rob McElhenney teased an upcoming appearance by Flyers mascot Gritty on the show's 16th season, which is currently filming. Last month, he teased a cameo from Phillies legend Chase Utley.

February 28, 2023

Government

Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House

by Kristin Hunt

Joanna McClinton became the first woman to be elected as speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after Mark Rozzi resigned his post. McClinton, a Democrat from Philadelphia, represents the state's 191st District. She previously served as House majority leader and minority leader.