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

April 7, 2025

Books

In the ongoing fights to ban books, 'Sold,' written by a local college grad, was one the most targeted works in 2024

by Kristin Hunt

'Sold' by Patricia McCormick was one of the most challenged books in the United States, according to the American Library Association's annual ranking. The Rosemont College grad's novel is about human trafficking in Nepal and India.

April 4, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA expands contactless fare payments to Regional Rail

by Kristin Hunt

SEPTA expanded its contactless payment option to include Regional Rail. Riders can tap to pay their fares just like they do when boarding the transit authority's buses, subways and trolleys.

April 4, 2025

Nature

Philly zoo's Galapagos tortoise, who's about 100, becomes oldest first-time mom of her species

by Kristin Hunt

Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo who's about 100, has welcomed four hatchlings, making her the oldest first-time mom of her critically endangered species. Visitors can see the babies on Wednesday, April 23.

April 4, 2025

LGBTQ

Can trans and non-binary people still get legal documents changed and gender-affirming health care? Know your rights.

by Kristin Hunt

The Trump administration has issued numerous executive orders to strip rights and protections from trans and non-binary people. Here's the status of gender-affirming health care and legal documents in Pennsylvania and Philly.

April 4, 2025

'Abbott Elementary' will go to the Please Touch Museum for its Season 4 finale

by Kristin Hunt

The Season 4 finale of 'Abbott Elementary' will take place at the Please Touch Museum. The ABC sitcom filmed in Philadelphia in late February, using local kid actors.

April 3, 2025

Arts & Culture

Portal lets voters decide on its future home. The options: Stay in LOVE Park or move across the street.

by Kristin Hunt

The Portal may stay in LOVE Park after all. The public can vote for it to remain in its current location or move to the City Hall courtyard. The sculpture connects pedestrians to Ireland, Poland and Lithuania.

April 3, 2025

Weekend

Cherry blossoms and open streets: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Cherry Blossom Festival is happening this weekend in Fairmount Park, right as the blossoms are expected to hit peak bloom. Southeast Asian Market also returns to FDR Park, and seven blocks near Rittenhouse Square go car-free.

April 3, 2025

Businesses

Middle Child is opening a new restaurant inside Philly airport this fall

by Kristin Hunt

Middle Child is opening its third restaurant inside Philadelphia International Airport. The new location will offer exclusive menu items and launch in fall 2025 inside Terminal D.

April 3, 2025

Arts & Culture

Opera Philadelphia will let customers choose their own $11 seats for upcoming season

by Kristin Hunt

Opera Philadelphia is bringing back its Pick Your Price discount program, which lets theatergoers buy any seat for $11 or more, for its 2025-2026 season. A new pass lets audiences join an exclusive presale.

April 1, 2025

Politics

Cory Booker breaks record with 25-hour speech on the Senate floor

by Kristin Hunt

Cory Booker began speaking on the U.S. Senate floor around 7 p.m. Monday. The Democratic senator from New Jersey intends to keep going for as long as he physically can to protest various Trump administration policies.