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 13, 2025

Courts

3M settles PFAS contamination cases in N.J. for $450 million

by Kristin Hunt

3M has settled multiple PFAS contamination cases in New Jersey for $450 million. State attorneys had sued the company for environmental damages at DuPont and Chemours sites in Pennsville and Sayreville.

May 13, 2025

History

Learn about the MOVE bombing through these documentaries, book and podcast

by Kristin Hunt

Learn more about the history of the MOVE bombing on its 40th anniversary through these documentaries, book and podcast series. The May 13, 1985, tragedy occurred when police dropped an explosive device in West Philly, killing 11 people.

May 9, 2025

Politics

Republican senators – not Democrats – are defending John Fetterman as his fitness for office is scrutinized

by Kristin Hunt

Sen. Dave McCormick and other Republicans have condemned press reports scrutinizing Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's fitness for office. Democrats have mostly kept silent.

May 9, 2025

Prevention

First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

by Kristin Hunt

The FDA has approved the first at-home test for HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer. The Teal Health test kit, known as the Teal Wand, is an alternative to the traditional pap smear, and just as accurate at detecting pre-cancer.

May 9, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Poker Face,' 'Black Bag,' 'Train to Busan'

by Kristin Hunt

Natasha Lyonne's 'Poker Face' is back for Season 2 on Peacock with Cynthia Erivo playing quadruplets, plus spy thriller 'Black Bag' with Cate Blanchett and classic musical 'The Band Wagon' on Max.

May 8, 2025

Weekend

Parks, PGA and alternative comedy: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

A PGA Tour event comes to the Philadelphia area this Mother's Day weekend. Volunteers will also help clean neighborhood spots for Love Your Park Week, and Cherry Street Pier is hosting a craft art market.

May 6, 2025

Music

LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan to headline Wawa Welcome America festival

by Kristin Hunt

Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan will headline the 2025 Wawa Welcome America festival on July 4th. The free concert and fireworks display takes place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 7 p.m.

May 6, 2025

Government

Multiple Philadelphia theaters lose NEA grants for past and future shows

by Kristin Hunt

Ensemble Arts, the Wilma Theater, Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia Theatre Company and Pig Iron Theatre Company all say their NEA grants were canceled by the Trump administration.

May 5, 2025

Government

Sanitation crews to clear litter, graffiti and abandoned cars from every Philly neighborhood by August

by Kristin Hunt

Sanitation workers will beautify every Philadelphia neighborhood during a 13-week cleaning sprint beginning Monday, May 5. Mayor Cherelle Parker is reviving a program she launched last summer as part of efforts to pick up 25 billion pieces of garbage by the semiquincentennial celebrations in 2026.

May 5, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philly circus program loses NEA grant weeks before show opening

by Kristin Hunt

The Trump administration abruptly canceled NEA grants issued to cultural institutions Friday, including the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in Philadelphia.