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

February 17, 2026

History

How Jesse Jackson became a lightning rod in the contentious 1983 Philly mayoral race

by Kristin Hunt

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, sparked a monthslong media cycle in Philly in 1983 when he visited Temple University to endorse W. Wilson Goode, the man who would become the city's first Black mayor.

February 17, 2026

Lawsuits

Parker vows, 'We will not allow anyone to erase our history,' following President's House lawsuit ruling

by Kristin Hunt

Mayor Cherelle Parker praised a court order requiring the Trump administration to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House, saying the city will not allow anyone to erase its history.

February 16, 2026

Entertainment

Figure skater Isabeau Levito is set for her Olympics debut. Here's a look at her path from South Jersey to Milan

by Kristin Hunt

Isabeau Levito, who grew up in South Jersey, is competing in her first Winter Olympics. The 18-year-old figure skater takes the ice Tuesday during the women's singles event in Italy.

February 13, 2026

Entertainment

New Franklin Institute exhibit explores Universal theme parks' rides, attractions

by Kristin Hunt

The Franklin Institute's special exhibit on Universal theme parks focuses on the rides and attractions spun off from the studio's properties. It runs through Sept. 7, 2026.

February 13, 2026

Streaming

Michael Rapaport says his brash personality on 'The Traitors' was part performance, part reality

by Kristin Hunt

Michael Rapaport, who recently appeared in Season 4 of 'The Traitors,' will headline three shows at Valley Forge Casino on Friday and Saturday. The actor initially aligned himself with Donna Kelce, and went viral for eating pasta.

February 12, 2026

Entertainment

John Legend is composing his first stage musical, an adaptation of 'Imitation of Life'

by Kristin Hunt

John Legend is composing his first stage musical. 'Imitation of Life' is based on the 1933 novel of the same name and 1934 and 1959 movie adaptations. It will open Off-Broadway in Manhattan this fall with director Liesl Tommy.

February 11, 2026

Business

Taylor Chip closes its two Philly cookie shops due to financial strains

by Kristin Hunt

Taylor Chip, the Lancaster-based cookie company, expanded to Philadelphia in 2024. But it has abruptly closed its Rittenhouse and Fishtown shops citing debt incurred by the permitting process.

February 11, 2026

Food & Drink

Brewer offers expert tips for pairing beer with Girl Scout Cookies

by Kristin Hunt

Girl Scout Cookie season is back with a new variety, Exploremores. A Malvern brewer shares tips for pairing the treats with beer, from stouts with Thin Mints to IPAs with citrus cookies.

February 10, 2026

Shopping

Wilt Chamberlain's home jersey from his rookie year with Philadelphia Warriors is up for sale

by Kristin Hunt

Heritage Auctions is selling a home jersey from Wilt Chamberlain's rookie 1959-1960 season with the Philadelphia Warriors. It's valued at $3 million, the auction house says. Proxy bids are open through Saturday, Feb. 28.

February 9, 2026

Courts

Montgomery County man arrested for alleged role in Nigerian scam

by Kristin Hunt

A Montgomery County man has been arrested and indicted for allegedly helping Nigerian scammers launder stolen money. Samuel D. Marcus, 33, received wire transfers and converted funds into cryptocurrency, prosecutors say.