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 10, 2023

Yardley native brings Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef and other Muppet characters to life

by Kristin Hunt

On the new Disney+ series 'The Muppets Mayhem,' streaming May 10, Bill Barretta plays Dr. Teeth, frontman of the fictional Muppet band The Electric Mayhem. Barretta, a Yardley native, also voices and puppeteers characters like Pepe the King Prawn, Rowlf the Dog and the Swedish Chef, which Muppets creator Jim Henson originated.

May 9, 2023

Mental Health

Why are Americans killing strangers who knock on the wrong door, or yell on the subway?

by Kristin Hunt

The recent killings of Kaylin Gillis and Jordan Neely, as well as the shooting of Ralph Yarl, point to wider mental health problems including mistrust, loneliness, anxiety and incorrect perceptions of who commits violent crime, psychologists and sociologists say.

May 9, 2023

2023 Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the May 16 primary election

by Kristin Hunt

Need to find your polling place, or return a mail-in ballot? Our voting guide to the 2023 primary election will help you cast your vote by Tuesday, May 16.

May 5, 2023

History

Sixteen years ago, King Charles and Queen Camilla spent a weekend touring Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles toured Philadelphia in 2007, the first time a prince of Wales had visited the city since 1860. They saw the Liberty Bell, caught a concert with then-Gov. Ed Rendell and attended a Center City church service. Charles and Camilla will be crowned the king and queen of England in a coronation ceremony in London on Saturday, May 6.

May 4, 2023

Weekend

Comics, climbing and so many margs: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The first weekend of May promises Cinco de Mayo deals, Kentucky Derby parties and a cancer fundraiser at Lincoln Financial Field. People also can celebrate Free Comic Book Day during South Street Fest on Saturday, or catch the final performances of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

May 1, 2023

Transportation

SEPTA to close 10 subway stations for upcoming weekend cleanings

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA will begin weekend deep cleans of 10 stations along its Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines starting Friday, May 5 and stretching through the early fall. Designated locations will close at 8 p.m. Friday and reopen the following Monday at 5 a.m. The stations to be cleaned include Snyder, Hunting Park and Logan on the BSL and 11th Street and 34th Street on the MFL.

April 28, 2023

Movies

Bradley Cooper says he 'cried hard' when he saw the final 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

by Kristin Hunt

Marvel fans should brace for an emotional conclusion to the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' trilogy, as star Bradley Cooper admits he 'cried hard.' The actor and Jenkintown native voices Rocket Raccoon in the new movie, in theaters now.

April 27, 2023

Weekend

A springtime haunted house and lots of running: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The Penn Relays, April 27-30, and the Broad Street Run, April 30, will take place this weekend between Thursday, April 27 and Sunday, April 30. The Philadelphia Show also returns to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Flavors on the Avenue food festival takes over East Passyunk.

April 26, 2023

2023 Election

Philadelphia candidates for mayor in 2023: James DeLeon

by Kristin Hunt

James DeLeon, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, retired as a municipal court judge after 34 years on the bench. He was previously charged with prohibited campaign conduct for his 2003 bid for Pennsylvania Supreme Court and judicial misconduct for issuing a stay-away order for an acquaintance.

April 26, 2023

2023 Election

Candidates in Philly mayor's race point fingers, make accusations during final debate before Democratic primary

by Kristin Hunt

Jeff Brown, Helen Gym and Allan Domb fought off accusations of ethical impropriety in Tuesday's mayoral debate on 6abc. The grocer and former councilmembers discussed conflict of interest fines and investigations by the Philadelphia Board of Ethics.