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

November 6, 2025

Transportation

Rocky Run, Veterans Parade and Marine Corps birthday to close roads in Philly

by Michaela Althouse

The Rocky Run, Philadelphia Veterans Parade and the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration will cause road closures in Center City and along Kelly and MLK drives through Monday. Here's how to get around.

November 6, 2025

Government

Philly food banks report long lines, meal shortages and a spike in donations amid SNAP 'crisis'

by Michaela Althouse

With SNAP benefits not being distributed, Philly food pantries say they've seen at least twice as many people using their resources as they struggle to keep up with demand.

November 5, 2025

Government

With SNAP benefits in flux, Philly finds short-term funding solutions but has no long-term answers

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia officials have scrambled to fill the void left from the SNAP funding freeze, but they say the city's limited resources can't withstand the federal government shutdown continuing much longer.

November 5, 2025

2025 Election

Downingtown's Erica Deuso to become Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor

by Michaela Althouse

Erica Deuso won the Downington mayoral election Tuesday night, defeating Republican Richard Bryant. When she takes office, she'll be Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor.

November 4, 2025

Jobs

Hampton Inn staffers ratify new union contract; employees at 7 Center City hotels are working on expired deals

by Michaela Althouse

Employees at the Hampton Inn in Center City ratified a new contract Friday. In mid-October, they went on a four-day strike alongside workers at the Sheraton. Workers at seven other Center City hotels are working on expired deals.

November 4, 2025

Technology

Penn data breach included info about Joe Biden and ex-university president Liz Magill, hackers claim

by Michaela Althouse

The hackers behind the University of Pennsylvania data breach reportedly claim to have personal information about former President Joe Biden and ex-Penn President Liz Magill. Penn has alerted the FBI about the data breach.

November 3, 2025

Weather

The moon will be at its biggest and brightest of the year on Wednesday night

by Michaela Althouse

A supermoon will be on display Wednesday night, and this one will appear as the biggest and brightest of the year. Unlike last year's November supermoon, a local meteorologist said there's a low risk for flooding.

November 3, 2025

Transportation

Red, bus-only lanes to be added to 3 streets in Center City, South Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Red, bus-only lanes are being added on three Philadelphia streets: Chestnut Street from Broad to 21st streets, Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets, and Oregon Avenue from Fifth to Front streets. They are intended to deter double parking.

October 31, 2025

Education

Disparaging email sent to Penn students, alumni is fake, university says

by Michaela Althouse

University of Pennsylvania students and alumni received a fraudulent email Friday that criticized the Ivy League school as 'elite' and urged people against donating to it. Penn says it is working to address the issue.

October 31, 2025

Government

City Council moves to establish a board to oversee proposed retirement program for non-city workers

by Michaela Althouse

A bill introduced Thursday by City Council calls for a ballot question in May about establishing a board to oversee PhillySaves, a proposed retirement program for non-city workers.