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.
May 20, 2024
Free Library of Philadelphia
Free Library adds video games to its catalog
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'
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
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
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
Government
James Roebuck, state representative who served Philly for decades, dies at 79
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 16, 2024
Education
Two local educators are in the running for America's Favorite Teacher
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
Neighborhoods
A Brewerytown block will be renamed after Welcome America festival creator
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 15, 2024
Transportation
Pedestrian fatally struck during multi-car crash on I-676
A crash involving multiple cars prompted the closure of the westbound lanes of I-676 Wednesday morning between the Broad Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway exits. The highway reopened at 6:30 a.m., but there were residual delays.May 15, 2024
Business
WeWork to keep its Center City locations open as it exits bankruptcy
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.May 15, 2024
Festivals
Nearly 200 musicians set to perform from West Philly porches on June 8
West Philly Porchfest takes place Saturday, June 8 from noon to 6 p.m. More than 200 musicians are set to play shows from porches in Spruce Hill, Cedar Park, Walnut Hill, Squirrel Hill and other West Philly neighborhoods.Just In
- How deaf Philadelphians developed their own sign language 'accent'
- Documentary to explore life of former Philly radio host whose mother fatally shot her father
- Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen
- Jenkintown man allegedly impersonated FBI agent at Philly grocery store
- Three still-available NHL free agents who could help the Flyers
- MLB trade rumors: Andrew Painter for Tarik Skubal?
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