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

August 18, 2025

Books

Landlords set their buildings ablaze in the 1970s. A Temple professor explains why in new book

by Kristin Hunt

The new book 'Born in Flames' explores the 1970s arson wave, driven by landlords, white flight and property insurance policies. Author Bench Ansfield is a Temple University professor.

August 15, 2025

Food & Drink

John's Water Ice is giving away 200 free gelatis ahead of Linkin' Park concert this weekend

by Kristin Hunt

John's Water Ice at Seventh and Christian streets is giving out 200 free gelatis Friday and Saturday. The offer is limited to the first 100 customers each day. Linkin' Park sponsored the promotion ahead of their Philly concert.

August 15, 2025

Health News

Pa. and NJ residents can now order at-home flu vaccines

by Kristin Hunt

U.S. residents in 34 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, can now order at-home flu vaccines. FluMist Home is a nasal spray that's FDA-approved for adults 18-49 and kids as young as 2.

August 15, 2025

Arts & Culture

A mural of the bald baby JD Vance meme is going up on a Fishtown restaurant

by Kristin Hunt

Philly activists are painting the bald baby JD Vance meme on the side of the Fishtown restaurant Sulimay's. FUBAR PAC, which smashed a Tesla at a protest in May, is a Democratic group aiming to take back the House in 2026.

August 14, 2025

Investigations

Police seek suspects wanted for string of South Philly robberies

by Kristin Hunt

The two thieves allegedly robbed three men on the blocks around South Broad Street in South Philly between July 30 and July 31. Police said the demanded cash, wallets and other property.

August 14, 2025

Weekend

Philadelphia Folk Festival, oddities expo and a UArts thrift sale: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back at Old Pool Farm from Aug. 14-17. Also this weekend, a Caribbean cultural celebration at Cherry Street Pier, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo and a University of the Arts thrift sale.

August 14, 2025

Transportation

Atlantic City airport to add flights to Florida in coming months with service by new airline

by Kristin Hunt

Atlantic City International Airport is adding a four routes to Florida serviced by Allegiant Air. Flight from the Jersey Shore to Fort Lauderdale start Dec. 4. Additional service to St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda and Sanford begin in 2026.

August 13, 2025

Business

Essen Bakery owners say they closed for a mental health break. Their employees say they've been ghosted.

by Kristin Hunt

Owners of Essen Bakery announced they were temporarily closing their shops in Norris Square and South Philly on May 31 and would be back in three days. The shops are still closed and employees say they haven't heard from the owners since June.

August 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. to throw pickle party for single-batch sour ale

by Kristin Hunt

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. is rolling out a new pickle sour ale. It's a Dillemma is a single-batch brew made with a salty gose base. It'll be available at the Croydon, Dublin and Harleysville taprooms and select Pennsylvania and New Jersey distributors.

August 11, 2025

Business

Kismet Bagels to take over Manayunk shop formerly occupied by Pizza Jawn

by Kristin Hunt

Kismet Bagels is opening a new shop in Manayunk in the former Pizza Jawn space. The bagel shop, which has five locations in the Philly region, hopes to open in early September.