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 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.

March 31, 2025

'Black Mirror' teaser shows Cristin Milioti reprising sci-fi role in series' first sequel

by Kristin Hunt

'Black Mirror' will attempt its first sequel in Season 7, debuting Thursday, April 10. The Netflix series will revisit the 'USS Callister' with most of the original cast, including Cherry Hill native Cristin Milioti.

March 31, 2025

Education

Rosemont College is merging with Villanova University in 2027

by Kristin Hunt

Rosemont College is merging with another Catholic institution, Villanova University, where it will eventually operate as a satellite campus. The Montgomery County schools announced the deal Monday. The transition will begin in 2027.

March 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Bok Bar reopens April 10 with a menu crafted by a James Beard Award semifinalist

by Kristin Hunt

Bok Bar will reopen for the 2025 season on Thursday, April 10. The South Philly rooftop pop-up will have a rotating menu featuring food from Little Fish, Gabriella's Vietnam and Sweet Amalia.

March 28, 2025

Fitness

Penn Relays, the oldest track and field meet in the U.S., returns April 24-26

by Kristin Hunt

The Penn Relays take place April 24-26 at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field. The oldest and largest track and field competition in the U.S. features high school, collegiate and Olympic-level athletes. Tickets cost $19-250.

March 27, 2025

Music

WXPN will offer limited-edition vinyl of Philly musicians for Record Store Day

by Kristin Hunt

WXPN will offer a limited-edition vinyl for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12. The 'Homegrown Originals' release will feature Philadelphia musicians like Dr. Dog, Mannequin Pussy and Eliza Hardy Jones of the War on Drugs.

March 27, 2025

Weekend

Dinosaurs, flowers and a cocktail festival: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Philadelphia region will welcome the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum to its culture scene Saturday, when the New Jersey dinosaur attraction opens. The city's first cocktail festival is also happening this weekend.

March 27, 2025

History

Eastern State Penitentiary to offer sports pop-up with themed talks, wiffle ball

by Kristin Hunt

Eastern State Penitentiary will explore the history of sports at the former prison during a spring pop-up April 11-20. The programming will highlight Joe Louis trainer Charles 'Jack' Blackburn and give visitors a chance to hit a wiffle ball.

March 26, 2025

Arts & Culture

Portal in LOVE Park will be back online in 'a matter of days' and then move elsewhere in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

The Portal in LOVE Park will be back online in 'a matter of days' before its relocation to a new Philly spot in two weeks, officials said Wednesday. The installation has been closed since vandals stole some of its copper wire in February.

March 25, 2025

Entertainment

The Barbary nightclub in Fishtown to reopen after 3-year closure

by Kristin Hunt

The Barbary nightclub is reopening Thursday for the first time since February 2022, when it closed for improvements. The Fishtown venue also will be open Friday and Saturday. It has yet to share its regular hours.