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 3, 2026
Transportation
Waymo is tweaking its self-driving car tech to navigate in heavy snowfall
Waymo says it's learned from the harsh winter and is optimizing operations in response. The company released footage of its self-driving cars traveling through snowy conditions.March 2, 2026
Investigations
Numerous people with Philly ties appear in the Epstein files. Here are the ones facing fallout
The Epstein files released in late January implicate University of Pennsylvania alumni and former staffers, as well as business leaders from the Philly region. Here's who's facing inquiries, from Larry Summers to Steve Tisch.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
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 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 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.Just In
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