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.
July 9, 2026
TV
The 'Task' and 'Mare of Easttown' crossover is finally happening
The 'Task' and 'Mare of Easttown' crossover is finally happening. Julianne Nicholson will reprise her role as Lori Moss, Mare's best friend, in Season 2 of 'Task.' Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby created both HBO shows.July 9, 2026
Courts
Bucks County landlords ignored tenants' pleas to fix the heat for 13 years, lawsuit says
Bucks County DA Joe Khan has sued landlords Richard and Ronald Goetter for exposing 11 low-income tenants to unsafe living conditions at 113 S. Main St. The condemned building had mold, rodents and no heat.July 8, 2026
Entertainment
No, the Goodyear blimp is not coming to Philly for the All-Star Game
The Goodyear blimp was spotted at Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Wednesday, fueling speculation of an MLB All-Star Game appearance. But the airship was just on its way home to Ohio after a July 4 trip to New York.July 8, 2026
TV
'Task' scores 6 Emmy nods, but gets shut out of biggest category
Two shows set in the Philly region scored Emmy nominations. Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey were recognized for their acting in 'Task,' which was snubbed for best drama series. 'Abbott Elementary' earned 7 nods.July 8, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA rides from the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game will be free
SEPTA rides home from the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on July 13-14 will be free. DraftKings and the Pennsylvania Lottery are covering fares from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line.July 7, 2026
Investigations
13-year-old boy dies after being trapped under tractor in Gloucester County
A Gloucester County boy has died after being trapped under tractor. Police found the 13-year-old unconscious beneath the vehicle Monday on Swedesboro Road. An adult man was also injured.July 7, 2026
Investigations
$5,000 reward offered in arson of Northeast Philly mosque
Police are searching for an arson suspect who set fire to a Northeast Philly mosque early Sunday morning. Surveillance footage shows a masked person throwing a flaming object. Faith leaders say it was a 'hate attack.'July 6, 2026
Celebrities
Celebrity 'READ' posters, including one with Taylor Swift, are up for sale
The American Library Association is selling its celebrity 'READ' posters featuring Taylor Swift, Paul Newman, David Bowie and the cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' The auction is open to virtual bids until Friday afternoon.July 6, 2026
Weather
Roof of BJ's collapses with 27 people inside the store in Ocean Township
Thunderstorms and subsequent flooding Monday closed I-676/Benjamin Franklin Bridge and other roads in Camden, which also experienced phone service outages. The roof of a BJ's in Ocean Township collapsed.July 6, 2026
Food & Drink
Bluebird Distilling to relaunch flagship location in Phoenixville with new pizzeria
Bluebird Distilling is relaunching its flagship Phoenixville location Tuesday with a new pizzeria and restaurant. The Chester County liquor makers recently completed a $2.2 million renovation.
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