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.
February 21, 2025
Adult Health
Why athletes like Victor Wembanyama sometimes get blood clots — a condition most common in older adults
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama was likely benched for the rest of the season after developing deep vein thrombosis. Also known as blood clots, experts at Penn Medicine and Temple Health said they're rare among young people, but can occur in extreme cases from repetitive motion or after injuries.February 21, 2025
Books
Black Thought's memoir, 'The Upcycled Self,' is this year's One Book, One Philadelphia pick
'The Upcycled Self,' a memoir from Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, is this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection, the Free Library revealed Friday. The book chronicles Trotter's life growing up in Philadelphia and his work as a cofounder of The Roots.February 20, 2025
Nature
A blue penguin was born on Super Bowl Sunday. Adventure Aquarium named him Saquon
Adventure Aquarium named a baby blue penguin after Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. The penguin was born on Feb. 9 — the same day the Birds won the Super Bowl. It also happens to be Barkley's birthday, too.February 20, 2025
Shopping
Luxury fashion company Aritzia opens first Philadelphia store in Center City
Luxury clothing retailer Aritzia opened its first Philly store Thursday. The chain moves in to 1725 Walnut St. after recent closures of retailers Macy's, Vans and the North Face in the area.February 19, 2025
Transportation
Enthusiasts and passersby share stories about the SS United States as the ship leaves its longtime home in South Philly
The historic SS United States left South Philadelphia on Wednesday after spending nearly 30 years docked at a pier in the city. Onlookers shared memories of the ship as it moved down the Delaware River.February 19, 2025
Transportation
How to stream the SS United States as it leaves Philadelphia and heads down the Delaware River
The SS United States, the historic ocean liner set to become the world's largest artificial reef, is leaving South Philadelphia, its home for nearly three decades. Here's how to stream its journey down the Delaware River, if you can't watch it leave in person.February 18, 2025
Transportation
Philly airport had 30.9 million flyers in 2024, more than any year since the pandemic
Approximately 30.9 million people flew in and out of the Philadelphia International Airport in 2024, its highest number of flyers since 2019. The roughly 10% increase in the airport's travelers from 2023 was largely because of a rise in domestic flights.February 18, 2025
Transportation
Inclement weather further delays SS United States departure to Wednesday
The removal of the historic SS United States from South Philadelphia was further delayed until Wednesday afternoon due to continued high winds. The vessel is heading to Mobile, Alabama, where it will be cleaned and prepped to be sunk off the coast of Florida and turned into an artificial reef.February 18, 2025
Food & Drink
Fork's new top chef wants to 'champion Philadelphia cuisine'
Sam Henzy, the new executive chef at Fork, most recently led the kitchen at Middle Child in Fishtown. He's spent time working in Philly's top fine-dining destinations as well as a pair of Michelin-starred restaurants - Quince in San Francisco and Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark. He says he's 'endlessly curious about food.'February 14, 2025
Celebrations
Eagles fans found some creative ways to watch the Super Bowl parade
Eagles fans watched the 2025 Super Bowl parade from many vantage points, including statues, light poles, garbage trucks and balconies. Here are photos of the more unique vantage points they found.Just In
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