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

March 11, 2024

Movies

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Oscar for best supporting actress

by Michaela Althouse

Philly-native Da'Vine Joy Randolph won best supporting actress at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday for her role as Mary Lamb in 'The Holdovers.' In her tearful acceptance speech, she recalled switching her career focus from vocal performance to theater during her time at Temple University.

March 11, 2024

Performances

Broadway's 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' returns to Philly

by Michaela Althouse

'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' will be running from April 3 to May 5 at the Walnut Street Theater. Over two dozen of the Grammy-winning singer's songs are featured in the performance.

March 9, 2024

Books

New book explores how gardeners in the region have transformed outdoor spaces

by Michaela Althouse

In 'Private Gardens of Philadelphia,' a new coffee table book to be released March 12, readers can peek inside 21 privately-owned gardens in the region. The book was written by Nicole Juday and features the photography by Rob Cardillo.

March 8, 2024

Social Justice

Volunteers from Uvalde, Texas, nonprofit will patrol Burholme after shooting

by Michaela Althouse

Volunteers from the Uvalde Foundation for Kids will ride SEPTA buses for the next few weeks in the hopes of easing tension in the neighborhood. Patrols are uniformed, unarmed and instructed not to interact with students unless directly approached.

March 8, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA schedules more community meetings next week about bus route changes

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA will hold eight community meetings in City Council districts 5, 7, 8 and 9 in the coming weeks to solicit resident feedback on its bus route redesign. The SEPTA board was scheduled to vote on the plan in December, but has delayed the vote multiple times due to concerns from residents and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

March 7, 2024

Transportation

Recent funding gives boost to Roosevelt Boulevard subway momentum

by Michaela Althouse

For the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard subway, a recent piece of funding has advocates excited for the project's future. Here's what's on deck for this year from PennDOT and the city government.

March 7, 2024

Adult Health

Drinking coffee could lower risk of obesity, study says

by Michaela Althouse

A new study took a look at the impact of caffeine circulation in the body. With long-term consumption, coffee could lower obesity and reduce inflammation.

March 7, 2024

Arts & Culture

Tamron Hall to speak at Free Library about her new book

by Michaela Althouse

Talk show host and reporter Tamron Hall will speak at the Free Library on March 15 about her new book 'Watch Where They Hide.' 6ABC Action News anchor Tamala Edwards will lead the conversation.

March 6, 2024

Politics

Sen. John Fetterman removes William Way LGBT Center funding from bill

by Michaela Althouse

Sen. John Fetterman removed funding for a bill that would have given $1 million to Philadelphia's William Way LGBT Community Center. He said the funding wouldn't have made it through the appropriations process, but that he still fully supports the center.

March 6, 2024

Transportation

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission implement work zone speed cameras

by Michaela Althouse

Drivers began getting ticketed for going more than 11 mph over the speed limit in an active work zone in Pennsylvania. PennDOT and other officials announced this week that the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program had gone into effect.