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

June 2, 2025

Illness

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Regular exercise could lower the risk of death, recurrence or new diagnoses among colon cancer patients, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds. The disease has been affecting more Americans under the age of 50.

June 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Enjoy dinner on a car-free section of Germantown Avenue during Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions

by Kristin Hunt

The 7100 and 7200 blocks of Germantown Avenue will close to cars for Mt. Airy's Supper Sessions outdoor dining series. The seasonal event is scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month between June and September 2025.

May 27, 2025

Music

Low Cut Connie releases Trump protest song 'Livin in the USA'

by Kristin Hunt

Low Cut Connie released a new protest song Tuesday. 'Livin in the USA' alludes to Trump administration policies like mass deportations. The Philly band canceled a Kennedy Center show over the president's takeover in February.

May 27, 2025

History

How PAFA acquired etchings of ancient Rome from Napoleon Bonaparte

by Kristin Hunt

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts made a crucial early acquisition through Napoleon Bonaparte. The French emperor gifted the art school and museum, the oldest in America, a collection of Giovanni Battista Piranesi etchings.

May 27, 2025

Investigations

Police seek public's help in identifying pedestrian struck by car in North Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a pedestrian who was struck by a car in North Philly early Sunday morning. A Cadillac struck the woman along Broad Street, police said. The woman is in critical condition at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Center.

May 26, 2025

History

Lucy the Elephant supporters scramble to make up funding cuts from DOGE

by Kristin Hunt

DOGE cut federal funding earmarked for Lucy the Elephant in April. Now, the people in charge of the Margate roadside attraction are scrambling to make up the missing $500,000 for planned interior renovations.

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.