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 9, 2026

Health Insurance

Pennie enrollment plummets as health insurance premiums increase by 102%

by Kristin Hunt

Pennie enrollment decreased in 2026 after plan costs increased by an average of 102%. The state marketplace attributed ACA health insurance price hikes to expired enhanced federal tax credits.

February 6, 2026

Arts & Culture

Boyz II Men is getting a mural in South Philly just blocks away from where its members met

by Kristin Hunt

Mural Arts will unveil a public art piece dedicated to Boyz II Men in June. It will be located blocks from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where the Grammy-winning R&B group formed.

February 5, 2026

Streaming

What to stream: 'Bridgerton,' 'Roman Holiday' and 'The Favourite'

by Kristin Hunt

Bridgerton Season 4 returns with a Cinderella-inspired romance on Netflix. Plus, stream more costume dramas including Roman Holiday on Paramount+ and The Favourite on Peacock this weekend.

February 5, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Victory Brewing is making a beer for America's 250th birthday

by Kristin Hunt

Victory Brewing Co. will release a limited-edition beer for America's 250th birthday. The 4.8% ABV ale called Philly First will be available in the company's Logan Square, Dowingtown, Kennett Square and Parkesburg taprooms Feb. 15.

February 5, 2026

Education

Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students

by Kristin Hunt

Since affirmative action ended, there's been a shift in diversity on college campuses. A new report shows enrollment of Black students surged at Temple and La Salle in 2024, as the number of students of color fell at Ivy League schools.

February 4, 2026

Recreation

Gaming company is seeking nominations for landmarks to include in Philly edition of Monopoly

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia edition of Monopoly will debut this November. Top Trumps is seeking nominations for properties to include in the custom board game, licensed from Hasbro.

February 3, 2026

As 'The Muppet Show' host, Sabrina Carpenter is the latest guest star with Philly ties

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter will host the 'Muppet Show' reboot premiering Wednesday on ABC and Disney+. The original series welcomed other stars with Philly ties, including Sylvester Stallone, Pearl Bailey, Lola Falana, Nancy Walker and Madeline Kahn.

February 2, 2026

Books

Fine dining turns deadly in new murder mystery 'To Kill a Cook'

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia author W.M. Akers' new mystery novel 'To Kill a Cook' follows a 1970s restaurant critic investigating a celebrity chef's death. The book features period cuisine including aspic, French fine dining and New American cooking.

February 2, 2026

PBS will spotlight Sun Ra and his Philly musical collective on 'American Masters'

by Kristin Hunt

Experimental jazz musician Sun Ra was known as the 'godfather of Afrofuturism.' He was the longtime bandleader of the Arkestra, based in Germantown. PBS will present his biography on 'American Masters' on Friday, Feb. 20.

January 30, 2026

Pets

DeVon-tails Smith and 8 other dogs from Philly-area shelters are competing in the Puppy Bowl

by Kristin Hunt

Nine dogs from shelters in the Philly region are competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl on Sunday. Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. One is named DeVon-tails Smith after the Eagles wide receiver.