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 29, 2025

Recreation

Man who saved 9-year-old boy from Northeast Philly plane crash to throw out first pitch for Phillies

by Kristin Hunt

Caseem Wongus, the Kensington man who saved a 9-year-old boy from the scene of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January, will throw out the first pitch in the Phillies vs. Braves game Friday night.

August 28, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Alien: Earth,' 'Love Is Blind: U.K.,' 'Inside Man'

by Kristin Hunt

'Alien: Earth' is now airing on FX and Hulu. 'Love Is Blind: U.K.' also concludes its second season on Netflix. 'Inside Man' and 'Crimson Peak' are also new to streaming platforms in early September.

August 26, 2025

Technology

Pennsylvania and New Jersey press tech companies to crack down on deepfake pornography

by Kristin Hunt

Attorneys general from 47 U.S. states and territories wrote to search engines and payment platforms Friday requesting better restrictions against deepfake pornography. The letters addressed Google, Microsoft, PayPal, Visa and others.

August 26, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift's engagement outfit is already sold out

by Kristin Hunt

Taylor Swift's engagement dress is already sold out. Fans were quick to identify the as a silk-blend Ralph Lauren striped sleeveless dress that retails for $398, but it's currently on sale for $319.99.

August 25, 2025

History

These fake mushrooms helped 19th century foragers avoid real 'dangereux' fungi

by Kristin Hunt

The Wagner Free Institute of Science displays 28 papier-mâché mushrooms from the 1800s that taught people which species were safe to eat or deadly.

August 25, 2025

'American Idol' is holding virtual auditions for Pa. and N.J. contestants Sept. 4

by Kristin Hunt

Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents can audition for 'American Idol' via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 4. The ABC series is searching for new contestants in all 50 states. Its 24th season will air in 2026.

August 25, 2025

Arts & Culture

Mural Arts founder Jane Golden to depart organization after 42-year tenure

by Kristin Hunt

Mural Arts founder Jane Golden is stepping down as executive director in July 2026. She has been with the public arts program, designed to address graffiti in Philadelphia, since 1984. She will assist in the search for her replacement.

August 22, 2025

Books

Former Eagles chef shares two game day recipes for each NFL team in new cookbook

by Kristin Hunt

Former Eagles chef Tim Lopez has created recipes for every team in the NFL in his new cookbook 'Kickoff Kitchen.' He remembered ordering Australian condiments for Jordan Mailata and cooking creamed eggs for Carson Wentz.

August 21, 2025

Food & Drink

Dîner en Blanc will be held at Girard College

by Kristin Hunt

Dîner en Blanc will be held outside Founder's Hall in Girard College on Thursday night. The pop-up picnic travels to a secret location, announced the day of the party, each year. Guests dress in white and bring their own seating.

August 20, 2025

Food & Drink

Why Philly beermakers are starting businesses without their own taproom and equipment

by Kristin Hunt

Prime Station and Space Cadet are two new Philadelphia breweries that started without a taproom or storefront, relying instead on contract brewing. Yards, which offers those services, says it's a good option in a slumping market.