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.
January 6, 2026
Health News
Jefferson sues drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers over soaring insulin pricing
Jefferson Health and the university have sued pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly and pharmacy benefit managers over the rising cost of insulin. It is part of multinational litigation that also includes the city of Philadelphia.January 5, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA completes trolley tunnel repairs, targets mid-January reopening
SEPTA says it has completed repairs on the trolley tunnel that runs under Market Street in Center City and plans to reopen in mid-January. The tunnel closed in November due to overhead infrastructure damage.January 5, 2026
Health News
At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children
The CDC will now recommend only 11 childhood vaccines, dropping six immunizations from the previous schedule. The updates follow a directive from President Donald Trump to review policies in countries like Denmark.January 2, 2026
TV
'Stranger Things' mentioned Philly in its series finale. Some fans think it's a spin-off clue
Four characters in 'Stranger Things' pledged to meet in Philly in the series finale. Some fans think it's a clue to the Netflix series' planned spin-off, based on a connection to the Philadelphia Experiment.January 2, 2026
Music
Jill Scott reveals her first album in 11 years, thanks fans for their patience
Jill Scott will drop her sixth studio album, 'To Whom It May Concern,' on Feb. 13. The release, her first since 2015, features Tierra Whack, JID, Too $hort and Ab-Soul. The lead single, 'Beautiful People,' is out now.January 1, 2026
Environment
Two private compost haulers are joining forces. They collected over 5 million pounds of food waste last year
Bennett Compost and Circle Compost, the two private haulers in Philadelphia, are merging operations starting Jan. 1. They will service over 9,000 customers and collect an estimated 5.3 million food scraps next year.December 31, 2025
TV
The most-watched telecasts of 2025 included five Eagles games
The most-watched telecast of 2025 was the Eagles' win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Four of Philly's other games also made the top 100 broadcasts of the year.December 31, 2025
Wildlife
Health officials warn public after coyote injures person in Warwick Township
A coyote injured a person in Warwick Township on Sunday. Chester County health officials do not know if the animal was rabid. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for it.December 30, 2025
Government
New Jersey to raise minimum wage to $15.92, more than double the rate in Pennsylvania
New Jersey will raise its minimum wage to $15.92 beginning Jan. 1. It's the latest in a series of gradual increases since 2018. Pennsylvania has not changed its $7.25 hourly rate, the same as the federal standard, since 2009.December 30, 2025
Business
Dog-friendly bar the Boozy Mutt is closing after two years in business
The Boozy Mutt, a dog-friendly bar in Fairmount, is closing after two years in business. The social club took over the former North Star Bar space in 2023. Its final day is Saturday.Just In
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- Two missing workers at collapsed CHOP parking garage presumed to be dead, Mayor Parker says
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