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

November 18, 2025

Pets

Penn veterinarian discovered a simple way to prevent heat stroke in dogs

by Kristin Hunt

Working with her team at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, Dr. Cynthia Otto discovered voluntary head dunks in water were the best way to cool off an overheated dog. The trick is applicable in search-and-rescue settings.

November 17, 2025

Ken Burns' new series highlights some lesser-known revolutionaries from Philly and South Jersey

by Kristin Hunt

Ken Burns' PBS series 'The American Revolution' features nearly 200 historical figures, including a printer, poet, reverend and freedom fighter from the Philadelphia region.

November 17, 2025

Protests

Billboard along I-95 in Bucks County calls for release of Epstein files

by Kristin Hunt

A billboard calling for the release of records relating to the federal investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein went up Monday along I-95 in Bucks County.

November 14, 2025

Transportation

City starts ticketing speeding drivers on Broad Street with automated cameras

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will begin mailing speeding tickets to drivers who exceed the 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street on Friday, using an automated camera system. Violators will be fined $100-$150.

November 14, 2025

Education

Valley Forge Military Academy to close next week for all cadets except seniors

by Kristin Hunt

Valley Forge Military Academy is ending classes for cadets enrolled in grades 7-11 on Friday, Nov. 21. Only seniors will return for the spring semester. The Delaware County prep school had already planned to close in 2026.

November 12, 2025

Investigations

Mom charged with stealing $61K from Philly schools meant for her kids' care

by Kristin Hunt

Laurel Schullere faces charges for allegedly conning the School District of Philadelphia out of $61,000 meant for her children's therapeutic care services.

November 11, 2025

Movies

Sabrina Carpenter will star in an 'Alice in Wonderland' musical

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter will lead a new movie musical inspired by 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' with Lorene Scafaria writing and directing. Marc Platt will produce. The Universal Pictures project is her first starring role for a major studio.

November 11, 2025

Investigations

Norristown police find body in trash can along Schuylkill River Trail

by Kristin Hunt

Norristown police found the body of a man inside a trash can along the Schuylkill River Trail. Investigators responded to a 911 call around 7 p.m. Monday. The deceased was unhoused and undocumented.

November 11, 2025

History

James Garfield, the focus of a new Netflix show, didn't want to be president. But a Philly man's ploy put him on the ballot

by Kristin Hunt

The Netflix miniseries 'Death by Lightning' dramatizes the 1880 Republican National Convention, where James Garfield received the presidential nomination. Wharton Barker, a Philly banker, led a secret campaign to secure it.

November 10, 2025

Women's Health

Hormone therapy treatments for menopause no longer will carry warnings on heart disease, cancer

by Kristin Hunt

The FDA will remove black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy products for menopause treatment. Labels previously mentioned risk of breast cancer, heart disease and dementia, but FDA officials say this info is misleading.