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.
April 22, 2026
Development
As data centers spread in Pa., lawmakers are proposing guardrails. Community activists want a moratorium
The Pennsylvania legislature is considering numerous bills to regulate and restrict data center development. Some residents want a moratorium on the projects, which are underway in Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties.April 22, 2026
Health News
Red Cross is offering gift cards to encourage spring blood donations
The Red Cross is offering extra incentives to potential blood donors. Anyone who gives in mid-April through May 17 can claim a $15-20 gift card. The nonprofit usually sees a dip in donations as schools close and people plan vacations.April 21, 2026
Transportation
PA Turnpike is testing a system that will warn drivers of slow traffic
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will begin testing a system that will alert drivers to upcoming traffic along the Northeast Extension of I-476 the week of April 20. The warnings will be displayed on electronic signs along the toll road.April 20, 2026
Food & Drink
These Philly bars are offering Flyers-themed drink specials for the playoffs
Philly bars like Libertee Grounds and The Rook are offering Flyers-themed drink specials during each of the team's playoff games. Fans also can try a 'boy aquarium' cocktail at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday and Saturday.April 17, 2026
TV
Everything we know about the next season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' does not have a premiere date for Season 18. But Rob Mac and Charlie Day have dropped clues about the new episodes. The McPoyles, including Pappy, and Rickety Cricket will return.April 17, 2026
Music
Florence + the Machine moves concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena to Atlantic City over conflict with Flyers playoff game
Florence + the Machine was scheduled to play at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, April 25, but due to a scheduling conflict with a Flyers playoff game, the band will now play in Atlantic City. Tickets will be automatically refunded.April 16, 2026
Business
PECO withdraws plan to raise electric rates by 12.5%
PECO has withdrawn a proposal to increase residential electric bills by 12.5% and gas rates by 11.4% starting in 2027. The plan was widely criticized by consumers, state House representatives and Gov. Josh Shapiro.April 16, 2026
Movies
This New Jersey high school teacher makes movies on his summer breaks
Drexel grad Aaron Bartuska has filmed multiple movies in Philadelphia, including the SpringFest selection 'These Are My Friends!' He's also a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.April 16, 2026
Courts
Doylestown woman sentenced to prison for attacking boyfriend with meat cleaver
A Doylestown woman will serve time in prison for attacking her boyfriend with a meat cleaver. Police arrested Robin McClain McNamara, 51, in July 2025 in Bucks County. The victim had a deep laceration in his head down to his skull.April 16, 2026
Streaming
Streaming guide: Laugh along with two new stand-up specials and a sitcom
'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' the NBC sitcom produced by Tina Fey and starring '30 Rock' alum Tracy Morgan, has ended its first season. All 10 episodes are on Peacock. Netflix has a new stand-up special by Sheng Wang.
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