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

September 18, 2026

Business

Both looking to expand in Center City, owners of a bookstore and a coffee shop found a natural partnership

by Michaela Althouse

Owners of a bookstore and a coffee shop who were looking to expand in Center City teamed up. Page Burners, Philly's second romance-only bookstore, and Mad Cat Brewtique will open Saturday at 2036 Sansom St.

September 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Chef's Pick: When RJ Smith isn't running Ocho Supper Club, here's where he loves to eat in Philly

by Michaela Althouse

In an interview with PhillyVoice for its Chef's Pick series, Ocho Supper Club founder RJ Smith shares his favorite Philly restaurants and dishes, tips for home cooks and what makes the city's dining scene so special.

September 18, 2026

Former 'Bachelor' Joey Graziadei named to next season of 'The Traitors'

by Michaela Althouse

Joey Graziadei will join 22 other celebrities in Season 6 of 'The Traitors,' Peacock announced Friday. The Collegeville native first rose to fame on 'The Bachelorette' and later won 'Dancing With The Stars.'

September 17, 2026

Politics

City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences

by Michaela Althouse

City Council will hold hearings to examine the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Legislation was introduced Thursday to develop alternatives that could keep the institution open and protect its collections.

September 16, 2026

Music

Opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran's show in Philly in protest of Macklemore being booted from the tour

by Michaela Althouse

Openers Aaron Rowe and Lukas Graham have left Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' in protest of Macklemore being removed for sharing a pro-Palestine message on stage. The tour is set to resume at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday following a 10-day break.

September 15, 2026

Adult Health

Most American adults feel fatigued with regularity. Here's how to overcome it

by Michaela Althouse

More than 7 in 10 American adults regularly experience fatigue, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Here's how to increase your energy levels.

September 15, 2026

Tom Pelphrey earns Emmy for 'Task' role and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Muppets' special wins, too

by Michaela Althouse

'Task' actor Tom Pelphrey won the 2026 Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series and Sabrina Carpenter's 'The Muppet Show' special won the award for best prerecorded variety special. 'Abbott Elementary' was nominated for seven awards but did not win any.

September 14, 2026

Investigations

Philly police to fire officer who failed to help man moments before he was fatally struck by vehicle

by Michaela Althouse

The Philadelphia Police Department announced it will fire an unnamed officer who left a man lying in a bike lane moments before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in Olney, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Monday.

September 14, 2026

Illness

Third measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania

by Michaela Althouse

A 40-year-old woman died of measles complications in Western Pennsylvania, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office says. This marks the third measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania this year.

September 11, 2026

Social Media

Penn student who went viral for his dorm room design wins $100,000 prize in a content creator competition

by Michaela Althouse

University of Pennsylvania student Marcus Quinn went viral in May for his design of his 80-square-foot dorm room. This summer, he took home a $100,000 prize in an online competition for content creators.