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.

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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.

July 4, 2024

Arts & Culture

New Barnes Foundation exhibit showcases works created by incarcerated artists in state prison

by Kristin Hunt

The Barnes Foundation new exhibit 'Visions' displays works by formerly and currently incarcerated artists. It will be at the museum form July 5 through Aug. 26. The collection comes out of a restorative justice collaboration between the Barnes and Mural Arts.

July 3, 2024

Celebrities

Sheryl Lee Ralph asks for prayers from Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches

by Kristin Hunt

'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph is in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches. The Jamaican American actress posted about the Category 4 storm on social media and asked her followers to pray for the people on the island.

July 3, 2024

Weekend

'Star Wars' burlesque and incarcerated artists: Your weekend guide to things to do

by Kristin Hunt

After the Fourth of July, check out a 'Star Wars' burlesque show and the last weekend of the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Musicians and a drag king will also perform at the LGBTQ-friendly Sweet Juice Festival at Awbury Arboretum.

July 3, 2024

Courts

Pa. Supreme Court clears way for new trial against former Philly detective

by Kristin Hunt

Robert Redanauer could soon return to court over 2021 assault charges. Though the former Philadelphia police detective was acquitted, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower courts on Monday.

July 2, 2024

Philly seafood subscription program is featured in PBS series 'Hope in the Water'

by Kristin Hunt

Fishadelphia, the South Philly seafood subscriber program that functions like a CSA, will be featured in the final episode of "Hope in the Water" on PBS, with Shailene Woodley as host.

July 1, 2024

Music

Northeast Philly musician wins WXPN's 24-hour song challenge

by Kristin Hunt

Khalil Amaru, a solo artist based in Northeast Philadelphia, is the winner of WXPN's first 24-hour song challenge. He beat out 309 other contestants with "Dear June," which he will perform at the XPoNential Music Festival in September.

July 1, 2024

History

To mark the Philly Zoo's 150th anniversary, here's a look back at its most famous resident: Leo the lion

by Kristin Hunt

As the Philadelphia Zoo celebrates its 150th anniversary, PhillyVoice looks back on its most famous resident, Leo the lion. The MGM mascot retired there in 1931 after touring the country.

June 28, 2024

Movies

For 25 years, horror fans have been re-creating 'The Blob' in Phoenixville

by Kristin Hunt

Blobfest, the three-day film festival at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, returns for its 25th year on July 12-14. The event pays tribute to the 1958 Steve McQueen movie 'The Blob,' which was partially filmed in the theater.

June 28, 2024

Prevention

Frequent social media users are more likely to get vaccinated regardless of political party, Penn study finds

by Kristin Hunt

Greater social media use is linked to a greater likelihood of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, new research from the University of Pennsylvania finds. The trend is true of Republicans and Democrats, though their reason for getting vaccinated differ. The findings suggest tailored social media campaigns can boost vaccination rates.