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

October 1, 2025

History

Germantown to offer pass that gives access to 9 historic neighborhood sites

by Michaela Althouse

The new Historic Germantown One Pass, which goes on sale Friday and is available through Nov. 22, offers admission to nine museums and historic homes in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.

October 1, 2025

Business

Cantina la Martina in Kensington will close next month, but owners are searching for a new location

by Michaela Althouse

Cantina la Martina will close after nearly four years on D Street in Kensington. The owners said the shuttering was 'due to circumstances beyond our control,' but they plan to find a new home for the Mexican restaurant.

October 1, 2025

Performances

On stage in October: 'SIX,' 'Dracula' and a 'Million Dollar Quartet' jukebox show

by Michaela Althouse

In Philly area theaters in October, catch shows on the six wives of Henry VIII, the 'Million Dollar Quartet' and a teenager who ages four-times faster than usual. Plus, original shows on growing up in Philadelphia and the Harlem Renaissance.

September 30, 2025

Arts & Culture

Academy of Natural Sciences cuts hours due to low visitation, revenue challenges

by Michaela Althouse

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is cutting its operating hours from five days per week to three. Beginning in October, the museum only will be open Fridays through Sundays due to uncertain federal funding and low visitation.

September 30, 2025

Recreation

With new theater company Relic, acting couple makes Philly part of the show

by Michaela Althouse

After nearly quitting acting during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kendyll Young and Grant Struber are opening Relic Theatre Co., which will put on its inaugural show 'Spring Awakening' at Christ Church Neighborhood House from Oct. 9-26.

September 29, 2025

Jobs

Starbucks workers rally after coffee chain closes 6 Philly stores

by Michaela Althouse

Unionized Starbucks workers rallied Sunday in response to the coffee chain's decision to close nearly 400 stores nationwide, including six in Philadelphia. The workers are seeking their first collective bargaining agreement since unionizing in 2021.

September 26, 2025

Education

Penn students are randomly being slapped while walking near the college

by Michaela Althouse

University of Pennsylvania said students and community members are getting randomly slapped on the head while walking in the area around 38th and 40th streets, according to an alert issued Friday.

September 26, 2025

Government

President's House display on George Washington's slaves remains despite White House scrutiny — for now

by Michaela Althouse

The President's House site at Independence National Historical Park, which tells the story of nine people enslaved by George Washington, remains in place despite efforts from the Trump administration to potentially change or remove its display.

September 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Meet the company that recycled 150,000 pounds of cooking oil from Lincoln Financial Field last year

by Michaela Althouse

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions works with some of the biggest venues around Philadelphia to process cooking oil so it can be used more than once. In 2024, the company recycled 150,000 pounds from Lincoln Financial Field.

September 25, 2025

Government

Kimmel saga is just latest development in 'ongoing struggle' between Trump and the media

by Michaela Althouse

The conflict between Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump administration is just the symptom of a larger problem in the media landscape, Penn professor Victor Pickard said. He broke down what he believes is at the root of this conflict.