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 23, 2026
Education
How deaf Philadelphians developed their own sign language 'accent'
The Philadelphia deaf community has developed its own sign language 'accent,' and Penn researchers say they want to preserve the well-documented cultural phenomenon that is fading from popular use.July 22, 2026
Investigations
Police excavate pipes beneath Olney home linked to missing people and drug operations
Philly police and the FBI are excavating the pipes around an Olney home linked to two missing women. Investigators found hazardous chemicals and evidence of a drug operation after arresting Eugene Horsch.July 22, 2026
Courts
ACLU of PA sues Berks County hospital for canceling gender-affirming surgery
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has sued Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, a former private Catholic hospital, for canceling a nonbinary patient's gender-affirming top surgery over religious objections.July 22, 2026
Health News
Number of people living on Philly streets plummets in annual report
The annual point-in-time count of homeless people in Philadelphia revealed decreases in the unsheltered and overall population. While fewer people are living on the streets, more are seeking temporary housing.July 21, 2026
Books
'Odyssey' movie boosts sales of Penn professor's translation of Homer's epic
'The Odyssey' has boosted sales of Penn professor Emily Wilson's translation of the Homer epic. W.W. Norton has sold 1 million copies since its 2017 release, with spikes around the Nolan film's announcement and premiere.July 21, 2026
Pets
Brandywine Valley SPCA rescues cats and dogs from Texas flooding
Brandywine Valley SPCA has rescued 35 dogs and cats from flooded south and central Texas. The animals are available for adoption in West Chester, Lindenwold and other locations with name-your-price adoption fees.July 20, 2026
History
Bucks County museum dedicated to Oscar Hammerstein II preps for restoration and construction projects
A museum dedicated to 'Sound of Music' and 'Oklahoma!' songwriter Oscar Hammerstein II is moving ahead with plans to restore his Bucks County farmhouse in September and build a new education center.July 20, 2026
Protests
After months of protests, Citizens Bank stops extending credit to ICE contractors
Citizens Bank is ending lending agreements with GEO Group and CoreCivic after months of protests, including a flyover at the Phillies stadium. The private prison companies contract with ICE to run detention facilities.July 17, 2026
Movies
How a Penn professor influenced the modern language in 'The Odyssey' movie
In his movie adaptation of 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan uses modern language like 'dad' and gives the women in Homer's story more to do. His choices echo the work of Penn professor and translator Emily Wilson.July 16, 2026
Weather
Wildfire smoke could stick around through Saturday, National Weather Service says
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled over the Philadelphia region. A National Weather Service meteorologist expects the haze to lessen temporarily Friday afternoon, but stay through Saturday.Just In
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