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

July 15, 2024

Shopping

Philly Bookstore Crawl offers free books, discounts and author events

by Kristin Hunt

Independent book shops in Philadelphia and its suburbs are offering free books, discounts and author events for the as part of the second Philly Bookstore Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 24.

July 12, 2024

Government

Canned cocktails will soon be sold in Pennsylvania grocery stores

by Kristin Hunt

Canned cocktails will be sold in Pennsylvania grocery stores. A bill which passed both chambers of the state legislature would allow businesses besides the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to sell the drinks. Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign it into law.

July 11, 2024

Food & Drink

New oyster bar from CookNSolo to open this fall in former firehouse in Olde Kensington

by Kristin Hunt

Jaffa Bar, a new oyster restaurant from chef Michael Solomonov and restauranteur Steve Cook's group CookNSolo, will open in Olde Kensington this fall. It will be located in a former firehouse and managed by Laser Wolf veterans.

July 11, 2024

Weekend

Blobfest and a ton of ice cream: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

Blobfest returns to the Philadelphia suburbs on July 12-14. Other weekend activities include an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market, a block party at the Barnes Foundation and Bastille Day specials.

July 10, 2024

Protests

Seniors protest Wells Fargo's investment in fossil fuels outside Center City branch

by Kristin Hunt

Senior citizens demonstrated outside the Wells Fargo branch on 1700 Market Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday as part of the Summer of Heat climate movement. The protesters are calling on big banks to divest from fossil fuels.

July 9, 2024

Food & Drink

East Passyunk's new weekly happy hour and sidewalk market starts Thursday

by Kristin Hunt

East Passyunk Avenue's new, weekly, summer happy hour and sidewalk market, dubbed the Passyunk Passeggiata, takes place on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The first will be held July 11. Participating bars will offer $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails and appetizers through Aug. 31.

July 9, 2024

Music

Music videos for – and by – Philadelphia artists will play at the Bok Building later this month

by Kristin Hunt

A music video showcase featuring songs by Tierra Whack and St. Vincent will play at the Bok Building on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The returning event highlights work by Philadelphia directors and bands.

July 8, 2024

Media

Radio host departs WURD after asking President Biden questions supplied by his campaign during an interview

by Kristin Hunt

During an interview with President Joe Biden, WURD 96.1 host Andrea Lawful-Sanders says she used questions provided by his campaign. She has since left the Philadelphia radio station. A source says Biden's campaign will no longer offer recommended questions.

July 8, 2024

Government

New law requires Philly tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of parking violations

by Kristin Hunt

A new Pennsylvania law requires the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its contractors to take photos of illegally parked cars before they tow them. The evidence will be available to vehicle owners who wish to fight their fees.

July 5, 2024

Odd News

Lost emu seen wandering around Bucks County on July Fourth

by Kristin Hunt

Newtown Township police spotted an emu wandering near Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive on the Fourth of July, but the flightless bird ran into the woods before it could be caught. As of Friday morning, it remained on the loose.