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

March 13, 2026

Transportation

PennDOT warns of traffic delays next week in Philly, suburbs due to pothole repairs

by Kristin Hunt

PennDOT plans to repair potholes on 33 state highways in Philadelphia and its four suburban counties next week. The work will lead to periodic lane closures and potential traffic delays.

March 12, 2026

Arts & Culture

Philly's newest museum is a 'bank with no money,' but it has plenty of weird art

by Kristin Hunt

The Ministry of Awe, opening Saturday, is the newest and arguably weirdest museum in Philadelphia. Located in the former Manufacturer's National Bank building, it contains six stories of murals, sculpture, videos and interactive art.

March 12, 2026

Courts

Cherry Hill man sentenced to 3 years in prison for insurance fraud over house fire

by Kristin Hunt

Richard Orlandini, of Cherry Hill, 65, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for insurance fraud over a fire that burned his home. Prosecutors said he misled Allstate to obtain benefits.

March 10, 2026

After years of playing 'Wheel of Fortune' from his home, a South Philly bartender got to be a contestant

by Kristin Hunt

South Philly bartender Adam Kanter, 44, will compete on 'Wheel of Fortune' in an episode airing Friday at 7:30 p.m. He works at the Prime Rib at Live! Casino & Hotel and previously owned Rum Bar on 20th and Walnut streets.

March 10, 2026

Neighborhoods

Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year

by Kristin Hunt

The Open Streets program, which closes select blocks in Center City to cars, is returning with 20 new dates in 2026. It will run in the Gayborhood this June, and the Rittenhouse area for much of April, September and October.

March 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Middle Child is making its own McGriddle, and it could go on the permanent menu

by Kristin Hunt

Middle Child is making a bougie version of McDonald's McGriddle, and the new breakfast sandwich could go on the permanent menu of the brand's Center City sandwich shop and/or Fishtown clubhouse.

March 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Art in the Age's newest liquor is named after a famous Civil War horse

by Kristin Hunt

Art in the Age has unveiled the sixth liquor in its growing line of spirits: Old Baldy, an apple whiskey named after the war horse of Gen. George Meade. The Civil War hero led the Union army at Gettysburg and is buried at Laurel Hill.

March 9, 2026

History

USS Philadelphia, the oldest surviving warship in U.S., wasn't built in the city. So how did it get its name?

by Kristin Hunt

The USS Philadelphia, a relic of the Revolutionary War, is the oldest surviving American warship. It's long been on display at the Smithsonian, but its namesake city tried to acquire it for Penn's Landing in the 1960s.

March 5, 2026

Health News

Americans trust the CDC less under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, Penn survey shows

by Kristin Hunt

Americans have less trust in the CDC under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, pollsters at the University of Pennsylvania have found. Americans also express more confidence in career scientists and medical groups than federal health officials.

March 5, 2026

Streaming

These four best picture nominees are worth streaming before the Oscars

by Kristin Hunt

Trying to cram in the best picture nominees before the Oscars on Sunday, March 15? Stream 'One Battle After Another' on Max, 'The Secret Agent' on Hulu and 'Frankenstein' on Netflix.