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 10, 2025

Government

Gov. Murphy frees siblings sentenced to decades for fatal Camden County robbery in 2009

by Kristin Hunt

Gov. Murphy commuted the prison sentences of a Philly man and his sister from Camden County who were involved in a 2009 Woodlynne killing. They are among 19 people granted clemency. Rashawn Carter received 107 years for his role in the death of Oscar Hernandez.

November 7, 2025

Music

Sabrina Carpenter racks up six Grammy nominations, including album and record of the year

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter received six Grammy nominations in major categories like record of the year for 'Man's Best Friend.' John Legend, Sun Ra Arkestra, Christian McBride and other musicians with ties to Philly were recognized, too.

November 6, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Art Museum exhibit on surrealism features monsters from Greek mythology and a lobster telephone

by Kristin Hunt

A collection of surrealist art from Dalí, Magritte, Picasso and Kahlo opens Saturday at the Philadelphia Art Museum. 'Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100' will be on view through Feb. 16. PhAM is the only U.S. host of the exhibit.

November 6, 2025

Government

City to rename North Philly street for slain Philly rapper LGP Qua

by Kristin Hunt

City officials will rename part of Ninth Street LGP Qua Way for the Philly rapper, who was killed during an attempted robbery on Mother's Day. The dedication ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.

November 6, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Sorry, Baby,' 'Paddington 2' and 'Double Indemnity'

by Kristin Hunt

Looking for a new TV show or movie to stream? Watch 'Sorry, Baby,' one of the best movies of 2025. The canceled series 'Minx' also has a new home. Here are our recommendations from the titles new to Netflix, Prime and Max.

November 5, 2025

Music

Low Cut Connie's music video for new protest song features ICE raids, National Guard

by Kristin Hunt

Low Cut Connie released 'Settle Down,' its second protest song of 2025, on Wednesday. The Philadelphia band has repeatedly criticized President Donald Trump through singles and its withdrawal from a Kennedy Center concert.

November 4, 2025

History

Dick Cheney broke tradition with his 'unabashedly partisan' speech at the 2000 Republican National Convention

by Kristin Hunt

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Monday, accepted his party's nomination at the RNC in Philadelphia in 2000. His speech, which criticized Democrats Bill Clinton and Al Gore, was perceived as unusually partisan for the time.

November 4, 2025

Neighborhoods

Open Streets will return to Center City, closing blocks near Rittenhouse Square to cars on Dec. 7

by Kristin Hunt

Open Streets will return to select blocks near Rittenhouse Square on Sunday, Dec. 7. The holiday edition of the car-free initiative promises carolers, Santa Claus and an ice sculpture of a baby grand piano.

November 3, 2025

Tyra Banks, Snoop Dogg appear in trailer for final season of 'Bel-Air'

by Kristin Hunt

Snoop Dogg and Tyra Banks will appear in the fourth and final season of 'Bel-Air,' the Peacock reboot of the '90s sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' A new trailer teases their roles. The last episodes debut Monday, Nov. 24.

November 3, 2025

Adult Health

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure and death in adults with insomnia, preliminary research suggests. But study's findings, to be presented at an American Heart Association conference, had limitations and more research is necessary.