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

October 20, 2026

Cecily Tynan's replacement at 6ABC is her longtime colleague Adam Joseph

by Michaela Althouse

Adam Joseph is replacing Cecily Tynan as chief meteorologist at 6ABC, the station announced Monday night. Joseph has been with the station since 2005, covering weather and special events in Philadelphia.

October 19, 2026

Environment

Officials in N.J. say there's no 'quick fix' to severe erosion as coastal towns brace for another nor'easter

by Michaela Althouse

Less than a month after a nor'easter slammed the Jersey Shore with heavy flooding and beach erosion, another storm is brewing in the Atlantic. Officials in New Jersey say there's no 'quick fix' to the severe erosion.

October 19, 2026

Investigations

Police offer $5,000 reward for help in 2019 case of man who was fatally shot while waiting for help with flat tire

by Michaela Althouse

Pennsylvania State Police said it's offering a $5,000 reward for answers to solve a seven-year-old cold case involving a man who was fatally shot while waiting for help to fix his car.

October 16, 2026

Investigations

Police identify second officer who was shot in West Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Police identified the second officer who was shot in West Philadelphia on Saturday. Hector Rodriguez III, 33, remains hospitalized from injuries he sustained in a shooting that killed fellow officer Shane Seiber, 40.

October 16, 2026

Government

Where should smoke shops be permitted in Philly? Zoning proposal would bar them near schools, pools and rec centers

by Michaela Althouse

Legislation introduced in City Council would limit where new smoke shops could open in Philadelphia. New shops would be barred from opening near schools, playgrounds and other areas frequented by children.

October 15, 2026

Transportation

City Council makes bike lane around City Hall permanent a year after it was installed by PennDOT

by Michaela Althouse

City Council approved a bill Thursday to make the bike lane outside City Hall permanent. The path was built last year during a repaving project without formal council approval.

October 15, 2026

Podcasts

Kylie Kelce gives her take on Wawa testing sushi in the Philly suburbs

by Michaela Althouse

Kylie Kelce offered her thoughts on Wawa testing out premade sushi rolls at select stores in the Philly suburbs during Thursday's episode of her podcast, 'Not Gonna Lie.'

October 15, 2026

Shopping

Lower Merion jersey Kobe Bryant wore during junior season is going up for sale

by Michaela Althouse

A jersey Kobe Bryant wore at Lower Merion High School will be up for auction from Oct. 16-28. The burgundy No. 33 uniform was from Bryant's junior year in 1994-95. Auction officials expect it to sell for over $1 million.

October 14, 2026

Arts & Culture

Organizers unveil theme for 2027 Philadelphia Flower Show

by Michaela Althouse

The 2027 Philadelphia Flower Show theme will be 'Iconic,' the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announced Wednesday. The displays will honor the way gardening has been an inspiration for art, fashion and more.

October 13, 2026

Religion

Villanova president to present award for sustainability in place of Pope Leo XIV

by Michaela Althouse

Villanova President Larry Donohue will present the inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal in Rome on Tuesday to Cardinal Michael Czerny. Pope Leo was scheduled to present it before he was hospitalized for a lung nodule.