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

May 26, 2025

Festivals

Odunde Festival will mark 50 years with performances by Rakim, Doug E. Fresh

by Kristin Hunt

The Odunde Festival will mark its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 8, with a 16-block party. The annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture includes performances by Rakim and Doug E. Fresh.

May 23, 2025

Festivals

At this West Philly street festival, everything costs $1, $3 or $5

by Kristin Hunt

At the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll, food, drinks and goods are priced at $1, $3 or $5. The biannual West Philly festival returns Thursday, June 5 from 5-8 p.m.

May 23, 2025

Transportation

N.J. Gov. Murphy joins clean cars coalition that seeks to make electric vehicles more affordable

by Kristin Hunt

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has joined an 11-state clean cars coalition. The Democratic group aims to make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible. It formed in response to President Donald Trump actions in the auto industry.

May 22, 2025

Investigations

School District of Philadelphia lost nearly $700,000 to cyber fraud, city controller says

by Kristin Hunt

The School District of Philadelphia lost almost $700,000 to cyber fraud, the city controller said. Scammers allegedly posed as legitimate vendors to divert payments to themselves. The case has been referred to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

May 22, 2025

Politics

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate June 2 for Senate Project series

by Kristin Hunt

Sens. John Fetterman (D) and Dave McCormick (R) from Pennsylvania will debate in the Senate Project series on Monday, June 2. The conversation will stream on Fox Nation, and the network's anchor Shannon Bream will moderate.

May 22, 2025

Weekend

Memorial Day, 'Rent' and horses: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The National Constitution Center will offer Memorial Day programming this weekend in Philly. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair opens in Chester County, and free movies are playing in city parks.

May 20, 2025

Arts & Culture

After five years of planning and building, Calder Gardens will open to visitors starting Sept. 21

by Kristin Hunt

Calder Gardens, the new museum on the Ben Franklin Parkway opens to visitors Sept. 21. The new Philadelphia art museum will display to the works of mobile sculptor Alexander 'Sandy' Calder.

May 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Philly breweries to unveil Kevin Bacon beer benefitting charity

by Kristin Hunt

A Kevin Bacon beer that raises money for the actor's charity will be available at Philly taprooms. Yards, Human Robot, Evil Genius, Attic Brewing, Wissahickon Brewing and Sacred Vice Brewing will carry Six Degrees of Fermentation for a limited time.

May 15, 2025

Food & Drink

22 Center City restaurants will offer two meals for $30 as part of midweek lunch special during the summer

by Kristin Hunt

Nearly two dozen restaurants in Center City will offer discounted multi-course meals this summer as part of the new 'Let's Do Lunch' program. The deal — two meals for $30 — will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 24 to Aug. 14.

May 15, 2025

Music

Dozens of summer concerts at the Mann and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion will offer $30 tickets

by Kristin Hunt

A Live Nation promotion will discount amphitheater concert seats at the Mann Center and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden. The $30 Ticket to Summer deal applies to Bob Dylan, Halsey, Kesha and Willie Nelson shows.