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 11, 2026

2026 Election

Here are the candidates who are running to replace Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress

by Kristin Hunt

In the race to replace Rep. Dwight Evans and represent Pennsylvania's 3rd District in Congress, state Sen. Sharif Street, state Rep. Chris Rabb and Dr. Ala Stanford are the leading candidates in the Democratic primary set for May 19.

May 11, 2026

Montgomery County pitmaster will compete on Bobby Flay's 'BBQ Brawl'

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery County pitmaster Bob Trudnak will appear on the Food Network cooking competition 'BBQ Brawl.' Its seventh season debuts Monday at 9 p.m. Bobby Flay is one of the team captains.

May 8, 2026

Food & Drink

Love City's second taproom has opened in Manayunk. Here's a look inside

by Kristin Hunt

Love City has opened its second taproom in Manayunk, having revamped the former home of Fat Lady Brewing. Sophie's BBQ of Havertown is the food vendor.

May 7, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA riders can soon tap multiple people in with their credit cards or mobile wallets

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA riders will be able to tap five people through the turnstiles at a time with a credit card, debit card or mobile wallet starting Friday. The transit authority had previously only offered the multi-rider option through the Key card.

May 6, 2026

Wildlife

It's peak season for bee swarms, as a Center City wine bar learned

by Kristin Hunt

A swarm of bees appeared on a white van on 18th Street outside Tria wine bar Wednesday. Philadelphia Bee Company removed them and took them to Fox Chase Farm. Spring is peak season for swarming, but the bugs are usually docile.

May 6, 2026

Transportation

As gas prices soar, has the cost of bread, milk and beef gone up, too?

by Kristin Hunt

A gallon of gas costs an average of $4.50 as prices have skyrocketed since the start of the war in Iran. It's not the only everyday item that's been on a steady climb this year. Here's how much eggs, beef, chicken, milk, and bread cost now.

May 6, 2026

Investigations

Man arrested after stolen truck hits multiple vehicles before crashing into Kingsessing playground

by Kristin Hunt

The suspected driver of a truck that crashed into vehicles and a playground outside Mitchell Elementary School in Kingsessing has been arrested. A crossing guard witness has gone viral for eating ice cream during his interview.

May 5, 2026

Books

In new memoir, bestselling author explores reasons behind a childhood inclination to hide her deafness

by Kristin Hunt

Sara Nović explores the personal and systemic reasons behind her childhood inclination to hide her deafness in her new memoir, 'Mother Tongue,' out Tuesday.

May 5, 2026

Investigations

Collingdale man charged in crash that killed former Swarthmore professor

by Kristin Hunt

A Collingdale man has been charged in the death of former Swarthmore College professor Eduard Einstein. Kali Poole, 18, was allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana when he struck Einstein in a bike lane in Upper Darby, Delaware County, in December 2025.

May 4, 2026

Investigations

Pennsbury High School sends students home after suspected swatting incident

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsbury High School shut down Monday after receiving a bomb threat. Bucks County officials believe it was a hoax and another incident of swatting, which plagued Villanova in 2025. Buses were rerouted and AP exams rescheduled.