Michaela Althouse

Michaela Althouse is a staff writer for PhillyVoice with interests in climate, technology, education and politics. She’s previously written for Technical.ly, Washingtonian Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, New Project Media and Metro Eireann. She is a Bucks County native who enjoys gardening, exploring Philly and finding the city’s best coffee.

michaela@phillyvoice.com

May 21, 2024

Travel

Heading to the Jersey Shore on Friday? Chickie's & Pete's may pay your toll

by Michaela Althouse

Chickie's & Pete's is holding its annual 'Free Toll Friday' promotion on the Atlantic City Expressway on Friday, May 24, 2024. Drivers exiting through the eastbound Egg Harbor toll plaza will have their tolls covered.

May 21, 2024

Recreation

Pa. is rebranding as 'The Great American Getaway' in ad featuring Abbi Jacobson

by Michaela Althouse

The state is rolling out its new tourism slogan, "Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway," with an ad featuring actress and Wayne native Abbi Jacobson.

May 20, 2024

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library adds video games to its catalog

by Michaela Althouse

The Free Library of Philadelphia adds video games to its catalogues at all 54 branches. People can now check out titles for the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles for up to three weeks.

May 20, 2024

Education

In final commencement speech at Cabrini University, Kylie Kelce tells graduates their 'home still exists'

by Michaela Althouse

Kylie Kelce, a Cabrini University alum and the wife of former Eagles center Jason Kelce, delivered the Cabrini's final commencement speech on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Cabrini is closing after 67 years due to a decade of financial woes. Villanova University is taking over its campus.

May 17, 2024

Adult Health

Waiting to remove life support may provide a clearer picture of a patient's outlook, study shows

by Michaela Althouse

The decision on whether to remove a patient with a traumatic brain injury from life support typically is made within 72 hours. But a new study suggests that time frame is too short. Some people taken off life support that early may be capable of varying levels of recovery. And the likelihood of being permanently comatose is low.

May 17, 2024

Investigations

West Philly man charged in 2018 shooting death of 17-year-old girl

by Michaela Althouse

Six years after Sandrea Williams, 17, was gunned down in West Philly, 26-year-old Devin Bryant was charged in her death. Police also are seeking to arrest Salik White, 26, for his alleged involvement. Williams was fatally shot on Simpson Street on May 11, 2018.

May 16, 2024

Neighborhoods

A Brewerytown block will be renamed after Welcome America festival creator

by Michaela Althouse

The 2900 block of Girard Avenue will be renamed Lana Felton-Ghee Way. The prominent political activist and event organizer created the Welcome America festival, worked on the city's bicentennial and helped with campaigns for several Philly politicians.

May 16, 2024

Education

Two local educators are in the running for America's Favorite Teacher

by Michaela Althouse

Two Philly-area educators are in the running for America's Favorite Teacher, a Reader's Digest contest. Supporters can vote for Molly Fitzpatrick of Simmons Elementary and Jim Rockenbach of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy until Thursday, May 16.

May 16, 2024

Government

James Roebuck, state representative who served Philly for decades, dies at 79

by Michaela Althouse

James R. Roebuck Jr., who represented West Philadelphia in the state House, passed away at the age of 79. He served the 188th District for over three decades before losing the election to Rick Krajewski in 2020.

May 15, 2024

Business

WeWork to keep its Center City locations open as it exits bankruptcy

by Michaela Althouse

WeWork has finalized lease negotiations for its Philadelphia locations at 1100 Ludlow St. and 1900 Market St. The Center City coworking spaces will remain open as the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.