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.
March 2, 2026
Investigations
Ocean County car crash leaves 3 dead, 1 in hospital
Three people died in a car crash Sunday night in Ocean County. A Ford Bronco collided head-on with a Toyota Sienna on Pinehurst Road in Plumsted Township. The driver and passengers of the Siena were pronounced dead on the scene.February 26, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA to use AI-powered cameras to ticket cars that block trolley lanes
SEPTA and the PPA will activate AI-powered cameras to automatically ticket illegally parked cars that block trolley routes Monday. Fines will be issued starting April 1. The system is already used on 152 city buses.February 26, 2026
Books
Free Library picks 'Our Missing Hearts' for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program
The Free Library has chosen 'Our Missing Hearts' by Celeste Ng for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program. The novel is set in an American dystopia where books are banned and purged.February 25, 2026
Travel
LGBTQ+ visitor center to help tourists plan itineraries, purchase tickets and find destinations
The Philly Pride Visitor Center offers tourists guides to LGBTQ-owned businesses, educational materials on the local fight for gay rights and souvenirs from queer artists. It's open Mondays through Thursdays from noon-6 p.m.February 25, 2026
Businesses
Franklin Mall is temporarily closed following fire in one of its stores
Franklin Mall has temporarily closed after a fire sparked in a shop Saturday. The Northeast Philly shopping center, which is currently listed for sale, will remain shuttered until city-mandated inspections are finished.February 24, 2026
Lawsuits
Trump administration sues New Jersey for restricting ICE access to state property
The Trump administration has sued Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey over an executive order that restricts ICE access to state-owned buildings, claiming it violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.February 24, 2026
Politics
Who are Pa. and N.J. lawmakers bringing as guests to the State of the Union?
Sens. Dave McCormick and Andy Kim and Rep. Madeleine Dean are bringing special guests from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.February 23, 2026
TV
Jersey Shore man will compete on next season of 'The Bachelorette'
Lavallette native Mike T. will appear on Season 22 of 'The Bachelorette,' premiering Sunday, March 22, on ABC. The 36-year-old will compete for the final rose from 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul.February 23, 2026
Prevention
Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds
Newborn vaccination rates against hepatitis B declined after Robert Kennedy Jr. spread misinformation on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast in August 2023, a study finds.February 20, 2026
Arts & Culture
Here's how to spot Easter eggs that Isaiah Zagar hid in many of his mosaics
Isaiah Zagar, who died Thursday at the age of 86, frequently hid himself, his wife, pets, motto and artists he admired in his mixed-media mosaics across South Philly. Here's how to spot the Easter eggs.Just In
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