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.
October 30, 2024
Investigations
Philly police shoot man wanted for killing bystander in Kensington
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.October 29, 2024
Obituaries
Phoenixville police officer killed in car crash in Warminster
Phoenixville Police Officer Arthur Scena IV was killed Sunday in a car crash in Warminster Township, Bucks County, as he reportedly was returning home from a funeral for another police officer. He previously worked as a correctional officer for the Montgomery County Prison and as a police officer for Chester and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.October 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Philadelphia Street Food Festival will serve up $5-or-less bites at Xfinity Live! on Nov. 9
The Philadelphia Street Food Festival, taking place Saturday, Nov. 9, at Xfinity Live!, will feature over 30 food trucks and vendors. All food items will be $5 or less at the family-friendly event.October 28, 2024
Arts & Culture
See where Billie Holiday and Jackie Robinson stayed in Philly on this Green Book walking tour
The Green Book Walking Tour on Saturday, Nov. 9, stops at about 15 sites once listed in the 'Negro Motorists Green Book,' a publication Black Americans used to find safe places to eat and stay in the early 20th century. The tour includes stops at places where jazz legend Billie Holiday and baseball star Jackie Robinson once stayed.October 28, 2024
Arts & Culture
On stage in November: 'Hamilton,' 'Peter Panto' and an unsanctioned Obama musical
Rock out to multiple political musicals this month when "Hamilton" and "44 — The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL" come to town. Multiple theaters are also embracing the holidays with "The Thanksgiving Play" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."October 28, 2024
Investigations
Body of missing woman found wrapped in towel and blanket inside Lawncrest home
The body of Ivelisse Lugo, who was reported missing Saturday, was found wrapped in a towel and a blanket Sunday in the garage of a home on the the 5900 block of Elsinore Street in Lawncrest, Philadelphia police said.October 26, 2024
Transportation
SS United States is destined to become an artificial reef off Florida. Here's a look at that process.
The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia and be sunk off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef, where it will attract scuba divers. An expert from a company that has sunk other ships explains the process for transporting and sinking the historic ocean liner.October 25, 2024
Music
Temple University students swiped so much on Tinder that they earned a free concert
Temple University students won Tinder's Swipe Off Challenge for swiping on the dating app more often than their peers at any other college campus. Their reward? A free concert by Gunna and GloRilla at the Liacouras Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13.October 24, 2024
Transportation
City Council approves bill to raise fines on parking or stopping in bike lanes
City Council unanimously approved a bill that bans vehicles from stopping in bike lanes. While drivers were previously afforded a 25-minute grace period, this legislation removes that protection and increases fines.October 23, 2024
Nature
Here's a first look at Longwood Gardens' $250 million renovation project that will open to the public next month
Longwood Gardens will unveil its nearly decade-long renovation project on Nov. 22, and the Kennett Square horticultural attraction gave media a sneak peek on Tuesday. Longwood Reimagined includes a new conservatory, bonsai home, office building, restaurant and events space, plus a revamped waterlily display and upgraded overlook for its fountain shows.Just In
- Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar and the push to overhaul the U.S. immunization system
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- Philly expands New Year's Eve firework shows so there are more places to 'enjoy the magic'
- Eagles-Bills tale of the tape: Can Saquon Barkley, Philly turn in one more strong showing before the playoffs?
- Looking back at 2025: Philly said bon voyage to the SS United States
- Eagles-Bills Week 17 injury report, with analysis
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