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

March 24, 2026

Obituaries

Kermit Gosnell, the West Philly abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies at 85

by Michaela Althouse

Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia abortion doctor who was convicted of killing three babies delivered alive, died March 1 at 85. He was serving three consecutive life sentences.

March 23, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA fully reopens Ardmore Station after six years of renovations

by Michaela Althouse

Ardmore Station, located along SEPTA's Paoli-Thorndale Line, fully reopened Monday after six years of construction. Upgrades include new platforms, waiting areas and accessibility improvements.

March 23, 2026

Is 'Love is Blind' filming in Philly? Camera crews spotted over the weekend leave fans speculating

by Michaela Althouse

Film crews were spotted shooting in multiple restaurants in Philadelphia over the weekend, fueling speculation that the Netflix reality show 'Love is Blind' is readying a Philly-based season.

March 20, 2026

Movies

Trailer for documentary on SS United States shows ship's journey down the Delaware River

by Michaela Althouse

The SS United States Conservancy released the trailer for its upcoming documentary 'Superliner: The Enduring Legacy of the SS United States.' The film details the history of the ocean liner and shows its journey leaving Philadelphia.

March 19, 2026

Books

Want a Philadelphia library card? You now can get one online

by Michaela Althouse

The Free Library of Philadelphia now is accepting applications for library cards on its website. Any Pennsylvania resident can apply, as can people who work, pay taxes or attend school in Pennsylvania.

March 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Acclaimed chef behind Scusi Pizza to open wood-fired grill next door in Northern Liberties

by Michaela Althouse

Chef Laurent Tourondel will open Terra Grill, which will feature a wood-fired grill, on March 27 in Northern Liberties. The new spot is next door to his other Philly restaurant, Scusi Pizza, which he opened in November.

March 18, 2026

Politics

Lawsuit filed by landlords that halted vote on bills to boost tenant protections was in 'bad faith,' council member says

by Michaela Althouse

Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke said a lawsuit filed by two landlords that halted a planned vote on a bills package that boosts tenant protections a 'bad faith attempt to delay and distract' from the legislation.

March 17, 2026

Investigations

Philly man charged with 'title washing' stolen luxury cars worth $3.8 million

by Michaela Althouse

Adam Richardson, 40, of Philadelphia, is charged with submitting false documents to obtain titles for 65 stolen luxury cars. The stolen vehicles are valued at $3.8 million and include a Ferrari and several Mercedes and BMWs.

March 17, 2026

Parenting

Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'

by Michaela Althouse

About 1 in 4 children are beginning to understand deception by the time they turn 10 months old, new research shows. By age 3, they often are adept liars.

March 17, 2026

Music

For Record Store Day, WXPN is dropping a compilation that includes a song from its 1,000th Free at Noon concert

by Michaela Althouse

WXPN is releasing its 'Homegrown Originals Volume 4' vinyl compilation as a Record Store Day promotion. People who purchase an item at participating stores on April 18 will receive it as a gift.