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

May 12, 2026

Business

Amazon customers in Philly now can get groceries delivered within 30 minutes

by Michaela Althouse

Amazon rolled out its new 30-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in Philadelphia and three other cities on Tuesday. Amazon customers can use it to order groceries, household items, electronics and some medicines.

May 11, 2026

Children's Health

Recess is critical to academic and social success, pediatricians say — but many schools have cut it

by Michaela Althouse

Recess is crucial for students' academic and social development, new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics says. It supports a new wellness policy the School District of Philadelphia enacted earlier this year.

May 11, 2026

Investigations

New York Bagel Bakery in Overbrook Park damaged by another gas explosion

by Michaela Althouse

New York Bagel Bakery was damaged by a gas explosion for the second time in 2026. The Overbrook Park bagel shop was set to reopen Sunday morning for the first time since the initial blast forced its closure in early March.

May 8, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA adds extra Regional Rail service to PGA Championship

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA is adding additional Regional Rail trains to accommodate people attending the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. The golf tournament takes place may 11-17.

May 8, 2026

History

City unveils 20 walking tours to explore art, culture and food of neighborhoods

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia will host 20 walking tours from May to October, highlighting the history and culture of 16 neighborhoods in the city. The 'Neighborhood Jawnts' are free, but require registration.

May 7, 2026

Politics

City Council could ban sale of foie gras at Philly stores and restaurants

by Michaela Althouse

City Councilmember Cindy Bass introduced a bill Thursday calling for a ban of foie gras at restaurants and stores in Philadelphia. Similar legislation was introduced in 2006 and 2008 but never came to fruition.

May 6, 2026

Investigations

Three more people charged in deadly Lincoln University homecoming shooting

by Michaela Althouse

William Sells, 20, Karon Rollins, 17, and Makaveli Valera, 19 have been charged with second-degree murder and related charges for their alleged roles in last year's deadly Lincoln University homecoming shooting. A fourth person, Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson, previously was charged.

May 6, 2026

Investigations

Four plead guilty to stealing Treasury checks that totaled $84 million in mail fraud scheme

by Michaela Althouse

Four people pled guilty Tuesday in a scheme to steal envelopes from the U.S. Treasury marked 'Return to Sender' from a USPS distribution facility and resell them online via Telegram.

May 5, 2026

Music

Low Cut Connie's new single urges listeners to 'protest during the day and party at night'

by Michaela Althouse

Philly band Low Cut Connie has released a new single, 'Can't Be Wrong,' and announced tour dates. The Philly band has a protest album, 'Living in the USA' due out July 3.

May 5, 2026

Environment

State grant to fund planting of 500 new trees along Meadow Lake in FDR Park

by Michaela Althouse

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Fairmount Park Conservancy will plant 500 trees along Meadow Lake in FDR Park. The move comes as the park undergoes a $250 million renovation project.