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

October 17, 2025

Movies

Documentary from Philly filmmakers tracks five friends over 33 years

by Kristin Hunt

Philly-based filmmakers Matt Wilkins and Eliza Fox chronicled their friends' lives over 33 years in the documentary 'What the Hell Happened?' It's playing the Philadelphia Film Festival on Oct. 18 and 25.

October 17, 2025

Business

Insomnia Cookies will open a late-night counter in Philly airport

by Kristin Hunt

Insomnia Cookies is opening a late-night location in Terminal C of the Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2026. The counter will serve treats until 1 or 3 a.m., making it one of the only food options open past 10 p.m.

October 16, 2025

Movies

'Enongo' follows a rapper and academic, who once lived in Philly, as she finds her voice

by Kristin Hunt

Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo holds a Ph.D., has taught at an Ivy League college and is the underground rapper Sammus. 'Enongo,' a new documentary playing the Philadelphia Film Festival, attempts to weave her story together.

October 15, 2025

Entertainment

Philadelphia Zoo is adding a 110-foot Ferris wheel ahead of 2026

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Zoo is adding a 110-foot Ferris wheel as part of its annual LumiNature holiday light show. The attraction will remain open through the end of 2026 for the city's semiquincentennial celebrations.

October 14, 2025

Courts

Philly medical examiner reaffirms 2011 suicide ruling in Ellen Greenberg case as civil trial concludes

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office has reaffirmed that Ellen Greenberg, a teacher stabbed 23 times in her Manayunk apartment, died by suicide in 2011. The controversial conclusion was the subject of a Hulu docuseries.

October 14, 2025

History

Volunteers are cataloging NPS markers targeted by Trump, including at Independence National Park

by Kristin Hunt

Volunteers are cataloging NPS signs, including at Independence National Park, after the Trump administration called for their review and censure. Save Our Signs has launched a digital archive of over 10,000 images from national parks.

October 13, 2025

M. Night Shyamalan is making a TV show about the Magic 8 Ball

by Kristin Hunt

M. Night Shyamalan will direct a TV series based on the Magic 8 Ball toy. He and Brad Falchuk, of 'American Horror Story,' will serve as creators. The project is one of several that Mattel is producing following its 'Barbie' blockbuster.

October 10, 2025

Nature

Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties are approaching 'peak' fall foliage

by Kristin Hunt

Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties are approaching 'peak' fall foliage, according to a new report from Pennsylvania conservators. Trees in Philadelphia and Chester are 'just starting' to turn.

October 10, 2025

Food & Drink

How a Point Breeze cheesemonger became the first American to win a world championship

by Kristin Hunt

Philly cheesemonger Emilia D'Albero took first place at the Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France, on Sept. 15. She was the first American to win the world competition and part of the first all-female team from the U.S.

October 10, 2025

Movies

Bradley Cooper in talks to star in 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel

by Kristin Hunt

Bradley Cooper is in talks to star in an 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel with Margot Robbie. The movie would reportedly take place in Europe in the 1960s. Ryan Gosling was previously considered for the role.