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

September 10, 2025

Neighborhoods

Richmond Library reopens after finishing eight-month, $2.5 million renovation

by Michaela Althouse

Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopened Wednesday, eight months after it was shut down to undergo repairs to its roof and HVAC system.

September 10, 2025

Government

Water main break closes Philly's Stout Center for Criminal Justice

by Michaela Althouse

The Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia is closed Wednesday due to a water main break that took place Tuesday night. Cases have been rescheduled; the building should reopen by Thursday.

September 9, 2025

Investigations

Suspect accused of vandalizing Philly's Jewish history museum surrenders

by Michaela Althouse

A suspect accused of vandalizing the Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History has surrender to Philadelphia police. A banner displaying the museum's support for Israel was spray-painted red twice last month.

September 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Center City District pulls plug on its fall Restaurant Week, citing 'finite' resources

by Michaela Althouse

Center City District Restaurant Week won't take place this September, but the winter iteration of the promotion will go on as scheduled. The CCD says it is shifting its focus o other promotions like Open Streets and Let's Do Lunch.

September 8, 2025

Festivals

Oktoberfest season is near. Here are eight ways to celebrate the German festival

by Michaela Althouse

Oktoberfest celebrations are coming to Philadelphia and South Jersey this fall, featuring German beer, bratwurst, polka music and traditional festivities.

September 4, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA must reverse major service cuts but can keep fare hikes, judge rules

by Michaela Althouse

A judge ruled Thursday that SEPTA must immediately reverse major service cuts that were recently implemented, but the agency can still increase fares by 20%.

September 3, 2025

Celebrities

Travis Kelce offers proposal advice after his engagement to Taylor Swift

by Michaela Althouse

Travis Kelce offered his advice on engagement proposals on the latest episode of his 'New Heights' podcast. The NFL star got engaged to pop star Taylor Swift last month.

September 3, 2025

Government

Philly's 2026 plans include walking tours, block parties and Liberty Bell replicas

by Michaela Althouse

Philly officials revealed plans to invest in neighborhoods around the city ahead of next year's celebrations for America's 250th birthday — including offering walking tours, hosting block parties and designing Liberty Bell replicas.

September 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Saquon Barkley teams up with Wawa to design new hoagie

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley teamed up with Wawa to design a new hoagie, called 'The Saquon.' The sandwich is available at all Wawa locations. Barkley also stars in a new commercial for Wawa.

September 2, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA to refund bus riders who were overcharged on Monday

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA will issue refunds to transit riders who accidentally were charged an extra $0.40 on Monday after a judge paused a planned fare increase. Riders who bought a monthly or weekly travel pass under the higher price also will be refunded.