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 11, 2025

Pets

PSPCA found a puppy in a taped box outside its shelter. Now, she's up for adoption

by Kristin Hunt

The Pennsylvania SPCA found a puppy left inside a taped box outside the shelter's Juniata Park headquarters Tuesday morning. Her name is Tangi and she is up for adoption as of Thursday afternoon.

December 10, 2025

Business

The typical Airbnb host in Philly will earn $1,900 during the World Cup, report predicts

by Kristin Hunt

An estimated 17,000 Airbnb users will book stays in the Philadelphia region during the World Cup, generating $167 million in revenue for the region, a new report finds. Hosts are expected to make $8 million, or $1,900 each.

December 9, 2025

Courts

Dollar General to pay $1.55 million for allegedly overcharging Pa. customers

by Kristin Hunt

Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania $1.55 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Dave Sunday, who alleged the discount chain repeatedly charged customers a higher price at the register than what was on the shelves.

December 9, 2025

Arts & Culture

Replica Liberty Bells to tell the stories of 20 Philly neighborhoods in 2026

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will unveil 20 painted replica Liberty Bells for the city's semiquincentennial celebrations. Mural Arts partnered with the city on the project, part of the wider 'Bells Across PA' program for America's 250th birthday.

December 8, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philly is looking for a semiquincentennial poster. Here's how to submit a design.

by Kristin Hunt

Philly officials are looking for an artist to design the city's semiquincentennial poster. The winning design will be eligible for public display during the America 250 celebrations and earn $5,000. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 20.

December 8, 2025

Atlantic City teacher teams up with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff on 'Password' holiday special

by Kristin Hunt

Atlantic City elementary school teacher Brittany Smith will be on the 'Password' holiday special that airs Monday at 10 p.m. on NBC. She partners with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff on the competition, and Keke Palmer is the host.

December 5, 2025

Courts

Former Sen. Bob Menendez permanently barred from holding public office

by Kristin Hunt

A New Jersey judge has banned former Sen. Bob Menendez from holding public office. The disqualification order is tied to the disgraced politician's federal bribery conviction. He is serving 11 years in prison.

December 5, 2025

Investigations

In 1986, a baby girl was found dead in a South Jersey dumpster. The FBI is still trying to identify her

by Kristin Hunt

The FBI is working to identify a baby girl found dead in a dumpster outside a pizzeria in Washington Township, New Jersey, on Dec. 4, 1986. The newborn was found inside a silver plastic trash bag, wrapped in a beach towel.

December 4, 2025

Lifestyle

Philadelphians searched for DeVonta Smith's jersey, Taylor Swift's songs and the meaning of '67,' Google says

by Kristin Hunt

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was the most searched jersey in the Philadelphia area in 2025, according to Google's 'Year in Search' report. Users also looked up Taylor Swift songs, the 'New Heights' podcast and Pope Leo XIV.

December 4, 2025

Shopping

Eagles lineman who never played a snap puts Super Bowl LIX ring up for auction

by Kristin Hunt

Heritage Auctions is selling an Eagles Super Bowl LIX ring that belongs to Laekin Vakalahi, a former offensive tackle who never played a snap. Bidding is open through Dec. 21, and the souvenir is currently going for $40,000.