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 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 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 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.

June 22, 2026

Crime

Philly woman pleads guilty to voting twice in 2024 presidential election

by Kristin Hunt

A Philly woman has pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election. Miya Pack, 40, cast an early ballot in Bergen County, New Jersey, and went to a polling place in Cobbs Creek on Nov. 5. She was registered in both states.

June 22, 2026

Health News

Coca-Cola, Pepsi products to include QR codes with more detailed ingredient information on the can

by Kristin Hunt

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper products will include QR codes with more detailed nutrition information on the cans and bottles. The American Beverage Association trade group is linking customers to a database of ingredients.

June 19, 2026

Entertainment

Scenes from Philly bars: Soccer fans pack pubs to watch Team USA's victory over Australia

by Kristin Hunt

Team USA took on Australia in the World Cup on Friday afternoon. Here's what it was like in sports bars across Philadelphia, where fans gathered to watch the critical Group D matchup.

June 19, 2026

Music

Tierra Whack debuts new mixtape and music video featuring vintage Eagles gear and urban cowboys

by Kristin Hunt

North Philly native Tierra Whack dropped 'Whack's Museum' on Juneteenth. The 12-track mixtape is her first major release since 'World Wide Whack.' She recently collaborated with Jill Scott on 'Norf Side.'

June 18, 2026

Courts

NPS doesn't need to restore original slavery exhibits at President's House, appeals court rules

by Kristin Hunt

A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration in its fight to remove panels from the President's House at Independence National Historical Park detailing slavery. The judges vacated a previous order to restore them.