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

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.

March 24, 2025

Food & Drink

Eagles center Landon Dickerson will guest bartend in Montgomery County next month

by Kristin Hunt

Eagles center Landon Dickerson will guest bartend at the Eagleville Taphouse on Thursday, April 3, to raise money for the Montgomery County Hero Fund.

March 24, 2025

History

Lewis and Clark's 200-year-old botanical treasures are preserved in Philadelphia

by Kristin Hunt

The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia preserves 200-year-old plant specimens collected by Lewis and Clark during their expedition, with select items to be displayed in 2026.

March 21, 2025

Music

Japanese Breakfast debuts new music video with fourth album

by Kristin Hunt

Japanese Breakfast debuted a new music video for 'Picture Window' on Friday along with the band's fourth album 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).' The musical group formed in Philadelphia in 2013.

March 21, 2025

Shopping

Photos of Macy's final days: Empty halls, disfigured mannequins and abandoned shoes make for a haunting sendoff

by Kristin Hunt

The once-grand Macy's in Center City's Wanamaker building resembles a horror movie in its final week, with empty halls, disrobed mannequins and the Grand Court Organ playing to sparse crowds.

March 20, 2025

Weekend

Model boats, Beards on Ice and an art museum party: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret will mount a drag show on at a West Philly ice rink Saturday and Sunday. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting an after-hours party, and a new permanent exhibit of toy boats is now open.

March 19, 2025

History

Museum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center

by Kristin Hunt

The Museum of American Revolution is renovating its discovery center, which has been closed since February. The space includes a recreated 18th century parlor, tavern and military encampment. The Old City institute also has a new 4K video wall.

March 18, 2025

Celebrities

Kylie Kelce hawks Liquid Death water kegs 'for pregs' in new ad

by Kristin Hunt

'Not Gonna Lie' podcast host Kylie Kelce advertises limited-edition Liquid Death mini kegs in a new commercial for the mountain water brand. The ad campaign markets the products to pregnant women.

March 17, 2025

Protests

Detention of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil threatens Americans' free speech rights, protesters say

by Kristin Hunt

The detention and possible deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal resident involved in the Columbia University student protests over the war in Gaza, prompted Philadelphia activists to protest outside City Hall on Monday evening. They said the detention of Mahmoud, a Palestinian activist, threatens Americans' free speech rights.

March 17, 2025

Nature

250 new cherry blossom trees to be planted in Philly ahead of city's 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations

by Kristin Hunt

The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is aiming to plant 250 cherry blossom trees in the city by spring 2026 before America's 250th birthday in 2026. The semiquincentennial mirrors a previous planting spree in 1926.