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.
May 5, 2026
Books
In new memoir, bestselling author explores reasons behind a childhood inclination to hide her deafness
Sara Nović explores the personal and systemic reasons behind her childhood inclination to hide her deafness in her new memoir, 'Mother Tongue,' out Tuesday.May 4, 2026
Investigations
Pennsbury High School sends students home after suspected swatting incident
Pennsbury High School shut down Monday after receiving a bomb threat. Bucks County officials believe it was a hoax and another incident of swatting, which plagued Villanova in 2025. Buses were rerouted and AP exams rescheduled.May 4, 2026
Food & Drink
These Mexican restaurants are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with specials and parties
Sor Ynez, El Techo, South Philly Barbacoa, El Vez, El Rey and other Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia are offering special menu items, discounted drinks and parties for Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday.May 1, 2026
Music
Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna drop new song they debuted at Coachella
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna have released the new song they debuted at Coachella. The pop stars performed 'Bring Your Love,' a single off Madonna's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II,' on April 18.April 30, 2026
Courts
Juvenile charged in connection to swatting calls to Pa. universities last summer
Federal prosecutors have charged a juvenile in connection to swatting calls to Villanova University and other institutions during August 2025. The defendant identifies as a member of the cybercriminal group Purgatory.April 30, 2026
Real Estate
Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million
The Bucks County home of Judge John Fullam, who presided over the Abscam corruption trial in Philly, is up for sale for $5.85 million. It was designed by Paul Rudolph and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.April 30, 2026
Streaming
Streaming guide: New Apple TV show finds horrors at the shore
Apple TV debuted the new horror-comedy series 'Widow's Bay' on April 29. Other titles new to streaming platforms include 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Hustlers,' coming to Paramount+ and Peacock on May 1.April 29, 2026
Transportation
Pennsylvania traffic fatalities fell to an all-time low last year
The number of people killed in traffic crashes in Pennsylvania hit an all-time low in 2025. Deaths from impaired driving and people not wearing seatbelts also reached their lowest levels. Cyclist fatalities increased.April 28, 2026
Courts
Camden County man charged with murder of wife, who was found in burning house
A Gloucester Township man has been charged with murder. Jerome Morris, 50, was arrested Tuesday for the fatal stabbing of his wife Monica, who was found in their burning Camden County home.April 28, 2026
Celebrities
Kylie Kelce plays basketball with Josh Shapiro on the roof of the capitol and compares Jason to the Phanatic
Kylie Kelce visited Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Pennsylvania state capitol for her podcast 'Not Gonna Lie.' The pair played one-on-one basketball, shared favorite Philly foods and discussed Jason's resemblance to the Phillie Phanatic.Just In
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