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

August 13, 2025

Transportation

GOP passes transit plan in Pa. Senate, but it faces Democratic opposition ahead

by Michaela Althouse

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a GOP-backed two-year, $1.2 billion transit plan, which called for using $292 million of the Public Transportation Trust Fund. Democrats say this would take away from critical repairs and safety projects.

August 12, 2025

Widows of Gaudreau brothers to appear on 'Good Morning America' a year after hockey players died in crash

by Michaela Althouse

Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau, the widows of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, will appear on 'Good Morning America' on Wednesday nearly a year after the crash that killed their hockey-playing husbands.

August 12, 2025

Business

Another dog-friendly bar is coming to Manayunk in the former Bark Social spot

by Michaela Althouse

Fetch Park, a membership-based dog-friendly bar, will open in the former Bark Social space in Manayunk. The Atlanta-based chain offers drinks, coffee and food, plus space for pups to roam around.

August 12, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift announces new album in teaser for appearance on 'New Heights'

by Michaela Althouse

Singer Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album in a clip teasing her appearance on 'New Heights,' the podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce, a former Eagles center.

August 11, 2025

Pets

Comedian Nate Bargatze adopts pup from PSPCA and names her Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Comedian Nate Bargatze adopted a second dog from a Pennsylvania SPCA location last week. He brought the pooch out during his show at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday to share the story and introduce her to the audience.

August 11, 2025

New documentary filmed over 4 years details Longwood Gardens' renovation

by Michaela Althouse

'Longwood Reimagined,' airing 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on WHYY, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the massive renovations done at the Kennett Square attraction. The film includes interviews with architects, landscape designers and more.

August 8, 2025

Movies

New movie about a Philly woman who runs an iced tea business is a 'love story' to the city, local filmmaker says

by Michaela Althouse

In Eboni Ferguson's new movie, 'Some Real Sugar Honey Iced Tea,' she tells the story of a Philly entrepreneur who starts and iced tea business, struggles with her mother's addiction and finds love. It premieres in West Philly on Aug. 31 and will stream on Tubi.

August 8, 2025

Food & Drink

N.J. chain Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen opening Cherry Hill location Saturday

by Michaela Althouse

Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a New Jersey chain serving tacos and burritos, will open its 12th location on Saturday in Cherry Hill.

August 8, 2025

Education

Penn closes office of equal opportunity in law school and pauses scholarship for students studying racial justice

by Michaela Althouse

The University of Pennsylvania's law school is shutting down its Office of Equal Opportunity and Engagement as the Trump administration threatens to cut funding to schools that don't end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

August 7, 2025

Recreation

Watch Party PHL raises nearly $90,000 to open women's sports bar in Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Watch Party PHL has raised $87,700 toward its goal of opening a women's sports bar in Philadelphia. The organization, which throws watch parties for sporting events, has gained the support of Sixers broadcaster Kate Scott, rugby player Kristin Aliberto and Alex Sykes, the wife of comedian Wanda Sykes.