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

March 19, 2026

Streaming

Streaming guide: Watch this Oscar nominee and these dramas about journalism

by Kristin Hunt

Here's what to watch on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and Disney+. 'It Was Just an Accident,' the recent Oscar nominee from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, leads our recommendations.

March 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Val's owners say opening Philly's only lesbian bar comes with a 'big sense of responsibility'

by Kristin Hunt

Val's Lesbian Bar, the first lesbian bar in Philly since the Toasted Walnut closed in 2021, opens Wednesday in Queen Village. It is one of just 37 remaining in the U.S.

March 18, 2026

Transportation

As Americans pay more at the pump, how do gas prices in Pa. and N.J. compare with the rest of the U.S.?

by Kristin Hunt

Gas prices have increased in the U.S. since the war in Iran began. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline is now $3.842 nationally and $3.800 in Pennsylvania. Rates are even higher in the Philadelphia metro area.

March 17, 2026

Food & Drink

Irish bars in Philly boycotted Guinness 26 years ago. At least one still does

by Kristin Hunt

Irish bar owners in Philadelphia led a boycott of Guinness in 2000 over its partnership with Irish Pub Co., the 'bar-in-a-box' turnkey firm responsible for Fadó. McGillin's Olde Ale House still won't serve the stout.

March 17, 2026

Transportation

As Philly airport closes more security checkpoints, officials urge travelers to budget an extra half hour

by Kristin Hunt

Two more security checkpoints will temporarily close Wednesday at Philadelphia International Airport. The hubs at Terminals A-West, C and F will be restricted until further notice due to TSA staffing shortages.

March 16, 2026

Nature

Another 250 cherry blossom trees are nearly all planted in Philly, just in time for the annual festival

by Kristin Hunt

A semiquincentennial planting blitz to bring 250 new cherry blossom trees to Philadelphia is nearly finished. Their flowers are expected to hit peak bloom around the last week of March, just in time for the Fairmount Park festival.

March 16, 2026

Development

Northeast Philly bridge shutters to begin $10 million rehabilitation project

by Kristin Hunt

The Frankford Avenue Bridge running between Torresdale and Hunting Park avenues over Frankford Creek will be closed Monday through March 22, 2027, for a $10 million rehabilitation project.

March 13, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT warns of traffic delays next week in Philly, suburbs due to pothole repairs

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT plans to repair potholes on 33 state highways in Philadelphia and its four suburban counties next week. The work will lead to periodic lane closures and potential traffic delays.

March 13, 2026

Food & Drink

From Finn McCool's to Tir Na Nog, here are the meanings behind Irish bar names in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Learn the meaning behind the names of six Irish bars in Philadelphia. Tir Na Nog and Finn McCool's lean on Celtic mythology, while The Plough & the Stars references the Easter Rising insurrection against British rule.

March 12, 2026

Arts & Culture

Philly's newest museum is a 'bank with no money,' but it has plenty of weird art

by Kristin Hunt

The Ministry of Awe, opening Saturday, is the newest and arguably weirdest museum in Philadelphia. Located in the former Manufacturer's National Bank building, it contains six stories of murals, sculpture, videos and interactive art.