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.
December 12, 2023
Holiday
To celebrate Kwanzaa, Philly will display a kinara at City Hall for the first time
In celebration of Kwanzaa, Philadelphia is placing a kinara outside City Hall for the first time this year. The 9-foot-sculpture will be displayed beside the city's Christmas tree and its menorah from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.December 12, 2023
Entertainment
Film crews working on Ridley Scott's 'Sinking Spring' spotted in Philly, including at the Franklin Institute
Crews were spotted filming at the Franklin Institute on Monday for Ridley Scott's upcoming Apple TV+ project. 'Sinking Spring,' previously known as 'Catamount,' is currently filming around Philadelphia. The series is an adaption of the novel 'Dope Thief' from Philly-native author Dennis Tafoya.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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