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, 2024

Environment

With the election over, here's where to recycle campaign signs in the Philly area

by Michaela Althouse

Election yard signs can be recycled in Philadelphia by bringing them to any of the city's six sanitation convenience centers. Several collar counties, including Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, are holding collection events in November.

November 5, 2024

Holiday

Philadelphia Veterans Parade returns Sunday with a new route

by Michaela Althouse

The 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade takes place Sunday, Nov. 10 along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from noon to 4 p.m. It concludes at Eakins Oval, where there is a festival with family-friendly activities and food trucks.

November 5, 2024

Donations

Vending machine that lets people donate to Philly charities is coming to Fashion District

by Michaela Althouse

The Light of the World Giving Machine offers a way to buy specific items for people in need through charities that serve Philadelphia residents and people in other countries. The vending machine is coming to 901 Market St. in the Fashion District from Nov. 18 to Dec. 4.

November 4, 2024

Adult Health

Philly's soda tax may improve the city's obesity rate – in time, Penn study says

by Michaela Althouse

There's 'limited evidence' that Philadelphia's soda tax is slowing the city's obesity rate, a new Penn Medicine study shows. The average BMI of city residents grew more slowly than those in neighboring communities in the three years after the tax took effect in 2017.

November 4, 2024

Investigations

Human bones found along Delaware River bank at Penn Treaty Park

by Michaela Althouse

Two human bones, a femur and a tibia, were found along the Delaware River shore in Penn Treaty Park on Sunday. Police said they the bones are from an adult but they have not determined the person's age, race or sex.

November 1, 2024

Arts & Culture

First Black woman to graduate from Penn's law school to get statue in Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia announced plans to hold an art contest to make a sculpture of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from Penn's law school. The installation will appear outside the Municipal Services Building in Center City.

November 1, 2024

Weather

As Pa. declares drought watch for Philly, here are tips on how to conserve water

by Michaela Althouse

Pennsylvania declared a drought watch for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties Friday, asking residents to reduce nonessential water use. Here are some easy ways to conserve water.

November 1, 2024

Music

Family of late director agrees to allow orchestra to use Philly Pops name again

by Michaela Althouse

The No Name Pops orchestra can once again go by the Philly Pops after the family of its late longtime director Peter Nero granted the group the naming rights.

October 31, 2024

Government

Some City Council members say the process is moving too fast on the proposed 76ers arena

by Michaela Althouse

Two pieces of legislation on scheduling public hearings in November for the proposed 76ers arena on Market Street faced opposition by five City Council members who said the process is moving too fast, but the resolution ultimately passed.

October 30, 2024

Investigations

Philly police shoot man wanted for killing bystander in Kensington

by Michaela Althouse

Philly police officers shot Spencer Majett, 29, during a foot chase in Kensington on Tuesday night, investigators say. Majett was wanted for allegedly shooting to death Felicity Vanatta in Kensington on Oct. 8. Vanatta was a bystander who was shot as an argument played out near the Steak N Beer deli on Kensington Avenue.