Michaela Althouse

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

December 11, 2023

Transportation

SEPTA releases final draft of its bus system overhaul with recommendations for new routes

SEPTA's Bus Revolution project — of which a final draft was released Monday — aims to increase service reliability with more frequent buses and on-demand services in Philly's suburbs, though the updated plan has 106 bus routes compared to the 125 available today. SEPTA’s board will vote on the draft Dec. 21.

December 8, 2023

Holiday

Where to find holiday markets in Philly during the rest of December

In December in Philadelphia tons of vendors will take over parks, bars, restaurants and piers with all kinds of present options, giving you the chance to shop small, local and sustainable this season. Even up to the final days of the month, you can check out goth markets, vegan fests or just good old-fashioned makers' events.

December 8, 2023

Government

What is Cherelle Parker's intergovernmental roundtable? Here’s everything you need to know

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced her intergovernmental round table this week. ,The group includes leaders from across the city, state and federal government who will help decide the city’s future.

December 8, 2023

Transportation

More City Avenue lane closures scheduled near St. Joe's for pedestrian bridge construction

Drivers can expect extra traffic on City Avenue near St. Joseph's University beginning Monday, Dec 11, and lasting most of the the week as construction continues on the college's pedestrian bridge.

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