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

June 29, 2026

Entertainment

FIFA Fan Festival to shift hours this week while extreme heat watch is in effect

by Kristin Hunt

The FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia is changing its hours in response to a heat wave. The free World Cup watch parties at Lemon Hill will shift to later hours Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and end earlier on July 4.

June 26, 2026

Music

Barbara Mason helped make the Philly sound as a teen in the '60s. A new generation has found her on TikTok

by Kristin Hunt

Barbara Mason has been credited with the first example of the Philadelphia sound through her 1965 hit 'Yes, I'm Ready.' Gen Z has discovered her on TikTok through her 1968 cover of the Marvelettes' 'Forever.'

June 26, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT work to close some highway lanes in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties into the fall

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT resurfacing work will close traffic lanes in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties starting Tuesday, July 7. The travel restrictions will be in place weekday mornings and afternoons through September and October.

June 26, 2026

Movies

Bradley Cooper's first movie 'Wet Hot American Summer' returns to theaters

by Kristin Hunt

Bradley Cooper's first movie 'Wet Hot American Summer' is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary. The cult comedy will play King of Prussia on Aug. 16 and 19. It also features Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Amy Poehler.

June 26, 2026

Investigations

Police uncover evidence of narcotics grow operation, explosive material at Olney home

by Kristin Hunt

Philly police have uncovered evidence of a narcotics grow operation and explosive material at an Olney home. U.S. Park Police, the FBI and DEA are involved in the investigation. Eugene Horsch, 44, has been arrested.

June 25, 2026

Streaming

Honor your country, Philadelphia, by streaming these movies set in the city

by Kristin Hunt

Show Philadelphia pride and patriotism by streaming these movies set in the city ahead of the Fourth of July. The 'Rocky' and 'Creed' series are on Netflix, while Hulu has 'National Treasure,' a thematic pick for America 250.

June 25, 2026

Food & Drink

Bellevue Hotel's new restaurant is an inventive ode to Thomas Edison

by Kristin Hunt

Mr. Edison, the new project from China Grill Management President Jeffrey Chodorow, has opened inside the Bellevue Hotel. The restaurant nods to Thomas Edison through its light bulb sculpture, Ferris wheel and themed cocktails.

June 24, 2026

Health News

Daryl Hall's kidney transplant is part of a growing trend in organ donations

by Kristin Hunt

Daryl Hall, co-founder of Hall & Oates, recently underwent a kidney transplant. The number of organ donations from live donors has steadily increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, though most still come from deceased people.

June 24, 2026

Streaming

Philly stars in Netflix's 'The American Experiment' alongside Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence

by Kristin Hunt

'The American Experiment,' a five-part docuseries on the Revolutionary War and founding of the United States, drops on Netflix on Wednesday. It features commentary from Museum of the American Revolution staff and Hillary Clinton.

June 23, 2026

Investigations

Two Philly pastors charged with sexual abuse of minors

by Kristin Hunt

Two Philly pastors have been charged with the sexual abuse of minors. Isaiah Banks, 30, of Second Pilgrim Baptist Church, and Bryan Jackson, 42, of Garden of Prayer World's Center, have posted bail and were released.