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.
February 19, 2026
Streaming
What to stream: 'Jackie Brown,' 'My Cousin Vinny' and 'Zola'
Need a movie recommendation now that the Olympics are almost over? 'Jackie Brown,' 'My Cousin Vinny,' 'Zola' and 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' are new to Peacock, Max and Hulu this month.February 19, 2026
Obituaries
Isaiah Zagar, who covered South Philly in murals, dies at 86
Famed mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who founded Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, died Thursday at the age of 86. He created over 200 mixed-media pieces with broken tiles, mirrors and bottles on public walls in his lifetime.February 19, 2026
Courts
New Jersey sues Trump administration over cuts to energy affordability projects
New Jersey has joined 12 other states in suing the Trump administration. Their lawsuit claims the federal government terminated grant funding for energy efficiency projects to Democratic states as punishment for the shutdown.February 18, 2026
Recreation
Bird-watching backpacks are now available at every Free Library branch
The Free Library of Philadelphia has made birding backpacks available at all of its branches — in time for the spring migratory season. The backpacks each contain binoculars, field guides and maps.February 18, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA to scrap mobile Key Tix option for single fares in March
SEPTA is ending its mobile Key Tix option for single fares on March 2. Sales on the platform have declined since the system-wide adoption of contactless pay in April 2025.February 17, 2026
Lawsuits
Parker vows, 'We will not allow anyone to erase our history,' following President's House lawsuit ruling
Mayor Cherelle Parker praised a court order requiring the Trump administration to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House, saying the city will not allow anyone to erase its history.February 17, 2026
History
How Jesse Jackson became a lightning rod in the contentious 1983 Philly mayoral race
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, sparked a monthslong media cycle in Philly in 1983 when he visited Temple University to endorse W. Wilson Goode, the man who would become the city's first Black mayor.February 16, 2026
Entertainment
Figure skater Isabeau Levito is set for her Olympics debut. Here's a look at her path from South Jersey to Milan
Isabeau Levito, who grew up in South Jersey, is competing in her first Winter Olympics. The 18-year-old figure skater takes the ice Tuesday during the women's singles event in Italy.February 13, 2026
Streaming
Michael Rapaport says his brash personality on 'The Traitors' was part performance, part reality
Michael Rapaport, who recently appeared in Season 4 of 'The Traitors,' will headline three shows at Valley Forge Casino on Friday and Saturday. The actor initially aligned himself with Donna Kelce, and went viral for eating pasta.February 13, 2026
Entertainment
New Franklin Institute exhibit explores Universal theme parks' rides, attractions
The Franklin Institute's special exhibit on Universal theme parks focuses on the rides and attractions spun off from the studio's properties. It runs through Sept. 7, 2026.Just In
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