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

February 5, 2026

Education

Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students

by Kristin Hunt

Since affirmative action ended, there's been a shift in diversity on college campuses. A new report shows enrollment of Black students surged at Temple and La Salle in 2024, as the number of students of color fell at Ivy League schools.

February 5, 2026

Streaming

What to stream: 'Bridgerton,' 'Roman Holiday' and 'The Favourite'

by Kristin Hunt

Bridgerton Season 4 returns with a Cinderella-inspired romance on Netflix. Plus, stream more costume dramas including Roman Holiday on Paramount+ and The Favourite on Peacock this weekend.

February 4, 2026

Recreation

Gaming company is seeking nominations for landmarks to include in Philly edition of Monopoly

by Kristin Hunt

A Philadelphia edition of Monopoly will debut this November. Top Trumps is seeking nominations for properties to include in the custom board game, licensed from Hasbro.

February 3, 2026

As 'The Muppet Show' host, Sabrina Carpenter is the latest guest star with Philly ties

by Kristin Hunt

Sabrina Carpenter will host the 'Muppet Show' reboot premiering Wednesday on ABC and Disney+. The original series welcomed other stars with Philly ties, including Sylvester Stallone, Pearl Bailey, Lola Falana, Nancy Walker and Madeline Kahn.

February 2, 2026

PBS will spotlight Sun Ra and his Philly musical collective on 'American Masters'

by Kristin Hunt

Experimental jazz musician Sun Ra was known as the 'godfather of Afrofuturism.' He was the longtime bandleader of the Arkestra, based in Germantown. PBS will present his biography on 'American Masters' on Friday, Feb. 20.

February 2, 2026

Books

Fine dining turns deadly in new murder mystery 'To Kill a Cook'

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia author W.M. Akers' new mystery novel 'To Kill a Cook' follows a 1970s restaurant critic investigating a celebrity chef's death. The book features period cuisine including aspic, French fine dining and New American cooking.

January 30, 2026

Shopping

Urban Outfitters' discount Reclectic shop is moving from Franklin Mall to Willow Grove

by Kristin Hunt

URBN's discount shop Reclectic is moving out of Franklin Mall in Northeast Philly. It will reopen in Willow Grove Park Mall on Feb. 27. The store sells new and used items from Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Nuuly and Free People.

January 30, 2026

Pets

DeVon-tails Smith and 8 other dogs from Philly-area shelters are competing in the Puppy Bowl

by Kristin Hunt

Nine dogs from shelters in the Philly region are competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl on Sunday. Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. One is named DeVon-tails Smith after the Eagles wide receiver.

January 29, 2026

Music

In Justin Faulkner, Philly's next generation of jazz musicians have a Grammy-nominated instructor

by Kristin Hunt

Justin Faulkner, drummer for the Branford Marsalis Quartet, is a nominee for best jazz instrumental album at the Grammys this weekend. He also is the jazz director for the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute.

January 29, 2026

Movies

Library of Congress adds 1993 drama 'Philadelphia' to National Film Registry

by Kristin Hunt

The Library of Congress has selected 'Philadelphia,' one of the first mainstream movies to address the AIDS crisis, for the National Film Registry. Other additions include 'Clueless,' 'The Karate Kid' and 'High Society' starring Grace Kelly.