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

December 1, 2022

Government

Philadelphia City Council passes permanent 10 p.m. curfew for teens

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia City Council voted on Thursday to make the summertime curfew for teens a permanent city fixture. Teens 14 to 17 would have to be inside by 10 p.m., while those 13 and younger would have to be home by 9:30 p.m. The bill is intended to keep children safe from gun violence.

November 30, 2022

Food & Drink

Atlantic City chocolate shop is giving away Taylor Swift concert tickets in a Wonka-esque contest

by Kristin Hunt

Bar 32 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is selling a limited-edition holiday bar that doubles as an entry into a Taylor Swift concert ticket giveaway. The wrapper includes a special code, and if that code matches the winning number the chocolate maker announces on Instagram Live on Christmas Day, that one lucky customer will get two tickets to Swift's Eras Tour concert on May 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

November 29, 2022

Holiday

Where to buy a Christmas tree in Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

Seasonal stands and garden centers in Philadelphia including Lowe's and Home Depot offer Christmas trees for those without cars or means to get out to a farm. Pickup and delivery is available at several locations. Here's where to find them.

November 29, 2022

Courts

Philly D.A. Larry Krasner seeks longer prison sentence for ex-cop convicted of manslaughter

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is seeking a longer prison sentence for Eric Ruch, Jr., the ex-Philly cop convicted of manslaughter for the 2017 killing of Dennis Plowden Jr. Ruch received an 11 1/2 to 23 month sentence from a Philly judge, which falls below Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines.

November 28, 2022

Holiday

Watch artists carve ice sculptures at Fishtown Freeze

by Kristin Hunt

Fishtown Freeze returns Saturday, Dec. 10, with more than 15 ice sculptures displayed outside neighborhood businesses. Live carvings are set to take place outside the Lutheran Settlement House, Garage Fishtown and the Fillmore. The event lasts from noon to 6 p.m. Fishtown shops will offer discounts and bars will host a holiday cocktail crawl.

November 28, 2022

Immigration

'These are human beings': Philly officials settle new migrants bused from Texas

by Kristin Hunt

Since Nov. 16, Four buses with a total of more than 200 migrants have arrived in Philadelphia from Del Rio, Texas, each unannounced by Texas officials.The latest were two buses that got to 30th Street Station the day after Thanksgiving. Immigration officials have decried the political and 'totally unnecessary' lack of communication from Texas Gov. Abbott as they scramble to settle the new immigrants.

November 23, 2022

Food & Drink

An old-fashioned Thanksgiving side dish to try: How to make potato filling (not stuffing)

by Kristin Hunt

In addition to stuffing, Berks County natives prepare filling each Thanksgiving. The Pennsylvania Dutch side dish combines mashed potatoes with bread stuffing.

November 23, 2022

Transportation

Wawa's rival Sheetz offers gas discount through Thanksgiving week

by Kristin Hunt

Sheetz is discounting unleaded 88 gasoline, selling it for $1.99 per gallon through Nov. 28, just in time for Americans who take to the roads for Thanksgiving travel. Wawa has an ongoing promotion and is reducing its gas prices 15 cents per gallon for fuel purchased through their app now through Nov. 30.

November 22, 2022

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Orchestra performs the music of 'Home Alone' this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the music of 'Home Alone' in a trio of concerts at 7 p.m. from Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27. The live John Williams score will be set to the 1990 movie.

November 21, 2022

Performances

Broadway's Tina Turner musical opens at the Academy of Music

by Kristin Hunt

"TINA: the Tina Turner Musical" begins its national tour in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. The jukebox musical includes hits like "Proud Mary" and "The Best." It will run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 4. Tickets are available at the Kimmel Cultural Campus's website.