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.
July 24, 2026
Courts
Federal government drops request for names of Penn's Jewish students, staff
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission agreed to drop its lawsuit asking Penn to turn over the names and contact information of Jewish students and staff. In exchange, the school said it will retract its appeal.July 24, 2026
Health News
CDC adds Pennsylvania to list of cyclosporiasis outbreak states
Federal health officials added Pennsylvania to a list of nine states named in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to contaminated lettuce served at Taco Bells. The outbreak has sickened thousands across the country.July 24, 2026
Investigations
Police searching for potential witness of hit-and-run crash that killed Temple student last month
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a potential witness to a fatal hit-and-run on Kelly Drive. Temple student Bryce Wolfe, 20, was killed after he was struck by a white SUV and dragged for over a mile on June 24.July 23, 2026
Health News
Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen
Smiles at Rittenhouse, now operating at Smiles at the Square, will reopen after dentist Kirti Chopra's license was reinstated this month. In May, patients were asked to get tested for HIV and hepatitis due to unsanitary practices at the office.July 23, 2026
Movies
Documentary to explore life of former Philly radio host whose mother fatally shot her father
Former Philly radio host Lois Burak is the subject of an upcoming documentary about how she navigated life after her mother fatally shot her father in 1982.July 23, 2026
Investigations
Jenkintown man allegedly impersonated FBI agent at Philly grocery store
Seok Joon Lee, 54, of Jenkintown, was charged in federal court with impersonating an FBI agent. He walked into a Philadelphia grocery store in April and attempted to perform a 'security check,' authorities say.July 22, 2026
TV
Saquon Barkley shows off hurdling skills in new DirecTV commercial
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley literally jumps through hoops in a new commercial for DirecTV to mimic the difficulty of navigating streaming services to find live sports.July 21, 2026
Healthy Eating
How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in
Drinking up to 5 cups of black coffee per day is safe for the average adult and could promote good heart health, an American Heart Association study finds. But researchers caution that the impact of coffee consumption differs from person to person.July 21, 2026
Environment
Chester County to add 82 acres to parks and green spaces with new grants
Chester County officials have approved funds for three park spaces to acquire 82 acres of land through a preservation program. Eight grants and more than $1.7 million were awarded in total.July 21, 2026
Investigations
Man barricaded inside RV at Walmart parking lot in South Jersey, police say
A man barricaded himself within a motorhome parked at the Walmart in Lumberton, New Jersey on Monday night, police said. The situation remained active on Tuesday morning, and police advised people to stay away from the area.Just In
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- How Elijah Moore turned a camp mistake into better opportunity with the Eagles
- Checking in on Phillies' playoff chances with 46 games to go
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