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

July 7, 2025

How an accidental 'Always Sunny' performance spawned a live tour of 'The Nightman Cometh'

by Kristin Hunt

Back in 2009, the cast of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' took its musical episode 'The Nightman Cometh' on tour. The gang played two live shows at Tower Theater in Upper Darby, as recounted in a new book on the FX sitcom.

July 7, 2025

Protests

As municipal strike hits its 7th day, protesters dump trash in City Hall — and get arrested

by Kristin Hunt

Protesters with the Philly chapter of Sunrise Movement dumped trash in City Hall to protest the Mayor Cherelle Parker's refusal to meet the demands of AFSCME District Council 33 workers. Police arrested three activists, who will be charged with trespassing.

July 3, 2025

Government

City moves trash collection sites as images of garbage pileups go viral

by Kristin Hunt

Philly officials moved a temporary trash collection site at 18th and Catharine streets after viral images of overflowing garbage circulated on Reddit, Twitter and TikTok. Another location in Chestnut Hill disappeared.

July 3, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Sinners,' 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Game Night'

by Kristin Hunt

'Sinners' is now streaming on Max after its record-breaking run in theaters. New to Netflix is 'Tangerine,' director Sean Baker's predecessor to 'Anora.' Hulu also added 'Dirty Dancing' to its library in July, while Prime picked up 'Game Night.'

July 3, 2025

Movies

Peacock debuts 'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary

by Kristin Hunt

'The Idaho Student Murders,' a Bryan Kohberger documentary, premiered on Peacock one day after the Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to the killings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

July 3, 2025

Weekend

Free fireworks, concerts and museums: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Fireworks are coming to Philly for Fourth of July weekend. LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan headline the free Wawa Welcome America concert. Three city museums will also waive admission, and a Pixar movie plays in the park.

July 3, 2025

Weekend

Lancaster Avenue Jazz Festival promises seven hours of live music in West Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival will return to West Philly on Saturday, July 19. Performers including headliner V. Shayne Frederick will perform in Saunders Park Greene from noon-7 p.m.

July 2, 2025

Festivals

Philadelphia Zoo's Summer Ale Festival brings out dozens of breweries to support animal conservation

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia Zoo's Summer Ale Festival fundraiser lets visitors sample dozens of beers, ciders and hard seltzers. Roughly 60 breweries and spirit makers will attend Saturday, July 19 from 7-10 p.m.

June 30, 2025

Politics

Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection in 2026

by Kristin Hunt

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat who has represented Philadelphia in Congress since 2016, will retire at the end of his current term. His seat will be up for reelection in 2026. The politician suffered a stroke last year.

June 30, 2025

History

A South Philly museum preserves the 150-year-old solar engine invented by an alternative energy pioneer

by Kristin Hunt

The American Swedish Historical Museum houses John Ericsson's 1870s solar-powered steam engine, showing how the Civil War-era inventor predicted solar energy's future.