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

February 27, 2024

Transportation

Automated license plate readers will be installed on 4 Delaware River bridges

by Michaela Althouse

Four bridges over the Delaware River will get automated license plate readers. The devices, which law enforcement can use to monitor drivers, will be installed on the Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges.

February 27, 2024

Celebrities

Taylor Swift's father allegedly punched a photographer in Australia

by Michaela Althouse

Photographer Ben McDonald alleges that Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, punched him as the singer exited a yacht following her final 'Eras Tour' show in Australia. Swift's team says two people had pushing their way through to reach the singer.

February 26, 2024

Investigations

Man electrocuted after falling onto Broad Street Line tracks

by Michaela Althouse

A man died after falling onto the Broad Street Line subway tracks at City Hall station around 4:30 a.m. Monday morning. He was electrocuted after coming into contact with the electrified third rail.

February 26, 2024

Food & Drink

Human Robot and Ya Fav Trashman join forces on new beer for fundraiser

by Michaela Althouse

Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, is partnering with Kensington brewery Human Robot to launch Ya Fav Lager. Proceeds will benefit the Michael James Jackson Foundation, which supports minority brewers and distillers.

February 24, 2024

Crime

Philly will deploy more officers on Friday and Saturday nights, police say

by Michaela Althouse

Starting this weekend, more officers will be on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights. The Philadelphia Police Department just announced a mobile surge unit that will travel around the city aiding officers.

February 24, 2024

Crime

Bensalem police searching for suspect who allegedly stole $1,000 worth of Legos

by Michaela Althouse

Bensalem police are on the hunt for a man who stole five sets of Legos, valued at $200 each, from the Barnes and Noble at the Neshaminy Mall on Feb. 10. The man allegedly exited the story without paying before fleeing in a gray pickup truck.

February 24, 2024

Nature

A micromoon will be visible in the sky this weekend

by Michaela Althouse

Celestial viewers can check out a micromoon in the sky Saturday night. About 10% smaller than the average full moon, a micromoon occurs when the moon is at it's furthest point away from Earth.

February 24, 2024

Movies

Penn Relays documentary explores history, cultural significance of annual track meet at Franklin Field

by Michaela Althouse

The film 'The Carnival: 125 Years of the Penn Relays,' looks at the history of the oldest and largest track-and-field meet. The Penn Relays take place annually in Philadelphia at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania's campus. The documentary will be screened at New Hope Film Festival in April.

February 23, 2024

Politics

Philly to open 10 new satellite election offices

by Michaela Althouse

City Commissioner Omar Sabir said Philadelphia will open 10 satellite offices, one for each district, where voters can apply for mail-in ballots, register to vote, request replacement ballots and more. The first is on deck to open in West Philly ahead of the primary election on April 23.

February 23, 2024

Food & Drink