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.
May 6, 2025
Music
Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn says the band's new album is 'the best music we've ever made'
Mt. Joy frontman Matt Quinn talks about the band's Philly connections, their upcoming album 'Hope We Have Fun,' and ending their tour with two hometown shows at the Mann Center in September.May 5, 2025
Arts & Culture
Teen's artwork to be sent to the moon as a digital time capsule
Two hyperrealism works of art by South Jersey teenager Giselle Brown will be inscribed on a small disc that will be taken on a space mission in December as part of the Lunar Codex project.April 30, 2025
Arts & Culture
On Stage in May: 'Some Like it Hot,' 'Rent' and a Founding Father-era remix
Philly theaters are putting on a number of parodies this month, including Old Academy Players' 'Disenchanted,' Philadelphia Artists' Collective's 'Cato (Remixed)' and 'The 39 Steps' at Lantern Theater Company. Plus, performances of 'Penelope,' a retelling of 'The Odyssey,' and 'Monsieur Chopin.'April 30, 2025
Investigations
Suspect charged with killing man whose body was found in Schuylkill River
Roger Rosson, 61, was charged with homicide in the death of Joshua Daywalt, 35. Daywalt's body was pulled from the Schuylkill River in East Falls on Feb. 7. He was found with gunshot wounds to the head.April 29, 2025
Festivals
South Street Live! celebrates spring with a mix of family-friendly activities
South Street Live! takes place May 3 from noon to 8 p.m. along South Street in Philadelphia. Here's a block-by-block guide to all the activities. They include a Kentucky Derby watch party, Renaissance Faire, skateboarding party, Maifest celebration, art market, vinyl record block party and comic book giveaway.April 28, 2025
Healthy Eating
Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here's how to reduce them in your diet
Eating greater amounts of ultra-processed foods, like processed meats, sugary drinks and instant meals, is linked to a higher risk of premature death, new research shows. But there are ways to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in your diet. Here are some tips.April 28, 2025
Music
'The Twist' singer Chubby Checker to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Singer Chubby Checker and producer Thom Bell are among 13 artists included in the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. Checker recorded his famous cover of 'The Twist' while still at South Philadelphia High School. Bell helped craft The Sound of Philadelphia, a style of soul, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.April 25, 2025
Courts
Mistrial declared in sexual assault case against former Flyers goalie Carter Hart; new jury being selected
A mistrial was declared Friday in the ongoing trial against former Flyers goalie Carter Hart. The hockey player was accused alongside four other former members of Canada's world junior team of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ontario, hotel room in 2018.April 25, 2025
Transportation
Proposed Transit Access Fund would protect Zero Fare program for low-income SEPTA riders
A bill package introduced Thursday by Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke calls for setting aside 0.5% of the city's general fund into a Transit Access Fund to pay for SEPTA's Zero Fare program for low-income riders. The legislation needs approval from councilmembers and voters in a ballot question in the November election.April 24, 2025
Government
Committee will investigate claims that blighted property law is being used in predatory manner
City Council approved a resolution Thursday calling for a committee to investigate Act 135, the state's abandoned and blighted property law. Critics say it is misused by developers and other bad actors to target homes in popular areas.Just In
- Starting this weekend, $5 shuttle bus rides to the shore are available
- FDA approves pill that lowers cholesterol as effectively as more expensive, injectable forms
- Phillies RP Brad Keller will miss the rest of the season with torn UCL
- Phillies announce 2027 schedule
- Strathmere, one of South Jersey's only free beaches, could soon require tags
- Wildfire smoke could stick around through Saturday, National Weather Service says
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