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 28, 2026

Government

Gov. Sherrill declares to-go cocktails are 'here to stay' in N.J. with new law

by Kristin Hunt

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a law making to-go cocktails permanent in New Jersey into law. Temporary COVID-era provisions allowing restaurants and bars to serve takeout drinks were set to expire Sept. 1.

August 27, 2026

Business

Victory Brewing taproom remains closed due to roach, mice infestations

by Kristin Hunt

The Victory Brewing location in Logan Square remains closed over a roach and mice infestation. Philadelphia health inspectors shut down the taproom Tuesday; the facility failed a follow-up inspection Thursday.

August 27, 2026

Food & Drink

Bird Gang Spirits releases canned cocktails, including a 'jawn island iced tea' flavor

by Kristin Hunt

Bird Gang Spirits, the Eagles liquor label with BOTLD, is making a variety pack of canned cocktails. The limited-edition Bird Can comes in spiked ice tea, margarita and orange crush flavors. It will be sold at select Acmes.

August 27, 2026

Streaming

Philly takes a lead role in two recent shows. Here's how to stream them

by Kristin Hunt

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' returned for its 18th season in August, making it the longest-running live-action sitcom in TV history. Another show set in our city is 'Reacher,' currently airing Wednesdays on Prime.

August 26, 2026

Government

Ritz Five movie theater shut down indefinitely due to fire code violation

by Kristin Hunt

The Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia has been shut down indefinitely due to L&I violations. City inspectors ordered the Landmark Theatres location to cease operations until a fire alarm system with a shunt switch is installed.

August 25, 2026

Music

Watch Dolly Parton's encore from her last Philadelphia concert

by Kristin Hunt

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, performed her last concert in Philadelphia in 2016 at the Mann Center. Watch her encore of 'Hello God.'

August 25, 2026

Courts

Pennsylvania sues Snapchat for exposing kids to 'highly addictive' app

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania has sued Snapchat, claiming the social media platform violated consumer protection law by misrepresenting its explicit content. The 'addictive' app poses harm to children, the lawsuit argues.

August 25, 2026

Investigations

Scammers are skimming EBT cards in Bristol and across the U.S. Here's how to spot a device

by Kristin Hunt

Scammers are skimming EBT cards to steal SNAP benefits. Investigators uncovered one scheme in Bucks County. Bristol police arrested Ionut Adrian Oprea at the All Fresh grocery store on Pond Street on Aug. 20.

August 25, 2026

Social Media

South Jersey dog and his song 'Good Boy Rogie' has become a TikTok sensation

by Kristin Hunt

South Jersey dog Roger is a TikTok star thanks to his owner's song, 'Good Boy Rogie.' Marlton resident Brittani Wright also adopted internet-famous Gemma, who only responds to a Southern accent.

August 24, 2026

History

Museum of the Philadelphian delves into our love of booing and attempts to explain 'why we act like this'

by Kristin Hunt

The Museum of the Philadelphian, a free pop-up coming to Fishtown from Sept. 25 to Nov. 1, will delve into our love of booing, throwing objects and climbing greased poles. It will have a register of notable residents.