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

December 8, 2025

Donations

These Philly groups are accepting food, clothes and gift donations during the holidays

by Michaela Althouse

These Philadelphia organizations are accepting food, clothing and gift donations to help people in need during the holidays. Here's what they need and how to get the items to them.

December 8, 2025

Arts & Culture

Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast nominated for new Golden Globe Award

by Michaela Althouse

The 2026 Golden Globe nominees include Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' — one of six podcasts nominated in the new podcast category. Amanda Seyfried and Mark Ruffalo received nominations for their roles in TV shows set in the Philly region. And 'Abbott Elementary' earned its 10th nomination since it premiered in 2021.

December 6, 2025

Government

'Just part of the legislative process': Council president downplays tension over delay to Parker's housing plan

by Michaela Althouse

Mayor Cherelle Parker's H.O.M.E. initiative won't get final approval until next year after City Council amended the budget. Both sides say their relationship remains strong.

December 5, 2025

Arts & Culture

Just more than a decade ago, architect Frank Gehry proposed a dramatic change to the Rocky Steps

by Michaela Althouse

Frank Gehry, the renowned architect who died Friday at 96, once wanted to remove part of the Philadelphia Art Museum's Rocky steps to install a 24-foot window.

December 3, 2025

LGBTQ

William Way LGBT Community Center to stay in its Spruce Street location after securing funding for renovations

by Michaela Althouse

The William Way LGBT Community Center has secured funding necessary to complete a renovation project that will allow it to stay in its longtime headquarters on Spruce Street. The organization had planned to permanently close the building Dec. 19. Instead, it will temporarily vacate while the work is completed.

December 3, 2025

Business

Forbes' 30 Under 30 list features nine Philly-area people, including the creator of a kid-safe power tool

by Michaela Althouse

Nine people from the Philly area were on this year's 30 Under 30 list from Forbes. Eagles players Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, TikTok influencer Bran Flakezz and founders of a local meal service were among those honored.

December 2, 2025

Tom Pelphrey says 'Task' co-star Mark Ruffalo is the 'kindest, sweetest, silliest guy'

by Michaela Althouse

New Jersey native Tom Pelphrey appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Monday night and spoke about his love for football and what it was like working with co-star Mark Ruffalo on HBO's 'Task.'

December 2, 2025

Food & Drink

With Hershey's releasing a Dubai chocolate bar, here are other sweet takes on the trendy treat

by Michaela Althouse

Hershey's is releasing a limited Dubai chocolate bar, but cafes and bakeries in already have the viral pistachio treat. Here's where to find it.

December 1, 2025

Investigations

Man arrested for road rage shooting on I-95 in Northeast Philly

by Michaela Althouse

A man was arrested for his role in a road rage shooting on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said. One person was shot after the driver of a Honda Accord opened fire on a Honda CRV near the Cottman Avenue exit, investigators said.

December 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Emmett named to Esquire's best new restaurants list

by Michaela Althouse

Emmett, a Levantine restaurant in Olde Kensington, was named to Esquire's 2025 list of best new restaurants in the United States. It serves a rotating menu of Mediterranean dishes.