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

November 9, 2026

Protests

Hundreds boycotted Jewish-owned restaurants in Rittenhouse — and were met by hundreds of counter-protesters

by Michaela Althouse

The Philly Bike On Your Left boycott of six Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse brought out hundreds of bikers on Sunday — and hundreds of counter-protesters. Three people were arrested, police say.

November 6, 2026

Transportation

Philly airport is first to use new facial recognition technology that lets Americans pass through customs faster

by Michaela Althouse

The Philadelphia International Airport is using new facial recognition technology for Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, allowing eligible travelers to reenter the United States more quickly.

November 6, 2026

Obituaries

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast and turned it into a cable TV giant, dies at 93

by Michaela Althouse

Julian Brodsky, the co-founder and longtime chief financial officer of Comcast, died Thursday at 93. He saw the company through its early growth, initial public offering and the age of the internet.

November 5, 2026

Investigations

Remains of a 10-year-old girl from West Philadelphia found in the trunk of a car in South Jersey

by Michaela Althouse

The remains of a 10-year-old girl from West Philadelphia were found in the trunk of a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey, on Wednesday night. Carprice Williams, the child's foster mother, has been charged with murder.

November 5, 2026

Food & Drink

Eight Philly spots named on OpenTable's list of top 100 restaurants in America

by Michaela Althouse

Reservation platform OpenTable released its annual list of top 100 restaurants in the country, based on bookings, ratings and more. In total, eight Philly eateries made the cut, twice as many as in 2025.

November 5, 2026

Arts & Culture

Fundraising campaign seeks to restore raccoon mural in Olde Richmond that 'couldn't exist anywhere else'

by Michaela Althouse

A fundraising effort has been launched to restore a popular Olde Richmond mural of a raccoon eating a soft pretzel that looms over the Webb Street Playground.

November 4, 2026

2026 Election

Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia voters approved two ballot questions during the general election Tuesday. The first allows the city to award contracts to small businesses even if their bids aren't the lowest. The second makes Creative Philadelphia, the city's arts and culture arm, a permanent office.

November 3, 2026

Food & Drink

Mi Vida to open sister restaurant, Mi Casa, in University City

by Michaela Althouse

Mi Casa, a new Tex-Mex restaurant from the owners of Market East's Mi Vida, opens Friday in University City. The 138-seat restaurant includes an outdoor patio and offers more than 100 tequilas and mezcals.

November 3, 2026

Investigations

Montgomery County man identified as pilot of private jet that crashed in Florida

by Michaela Althouse

Jeff Gregory, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, has been identified as the pilot of the Learjet 60 that crashed Sunday in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.

November 3, 2026

Food & Drink

Rival Bros to open its first coffee shop in the Philly suburbs

by Michaela Althouse

Rival Bros is opening its first location in the Philly suburbs next spring. The new coffee shop in Wayne location is part of a the company's expansion effort. The chain has five locations in the city.