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 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 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
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 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 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.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 29, 2025
Celebrities
Beyoncé is the fifth musician to become a billionaire. Two others have ties to the Philly region
Forbes estimates just five musicians are billionaires: Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen. The New Jersey rocker has disputed the magazine's claims about his net worth.December 29, 2025
Investigations
Both pilots in Hammonton helicopter crash have died, police say
Two helicopters collided mid-air after departing Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday morning in a fatal crash. Michael Greenberg, 71, was pronounced dead at the scene. Kenneth L. Kirsch, 65, later succumbed to his injuries.December 26, 2025
Looking Back at 2025
Looking back at 2025: Sixers abruptly uproot Center City arena plan to stay in South Philly
The 76ers were poised to build an arena in Center City, but then announced they're staying in South Philly. The new arena is set to open in 2030.December 26, 2025
Streaming
What to stream: Kumail Nanjiani's stand-up special and 'This Is Spinal Tap'
Need a movie recommendation? Kumail Nanjiani has a new stand-up special, 'Night Thoughts,' on Hulu. 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and 'Polite Society' are also new to streaming platforms for December 2025.Just In
- 'Long Bright River' author is working on her next novel, but don't ask her about it
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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