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 17, 2024
Government
City council approves tax breaks for developer on former oil refinery site in Southwest Philly
City council unanimously passed legislation Thursday to extend a Keystone Opportunity Zone agreement for the former site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery. This designation would provide tax breaks for the developer.October 15, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art to host murder mystery event with clues in paintings and artifacts
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will host a murder mystery event Nov. 16 where participants can help solve the case of a curator who knew too much about an upcoming painting sale. Tickets are $19 plus the price of admission.October 15, 2024
Investigations
Woman in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash in Fairmount Park
A woman using a wheelchair was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash on the 2200 block of Reservoir Drive in Fairmount Park at 1:46 a.m. Tuesday, police said. Investigators are searching for a possibly silver vehicle. The woman's name and age have not been released.October 12, 2024
Investigations
Three nurses struck in hit-and-run while treating 28-year-old who had been shot
A driver in a silver Jeep Cherokee struck three Penn Presbyterian nurses early Saturday morning as they treated a man who had been shot. The staffers were hit when the driver, who brought the man to the hospital, attempted to flee the scene.October 12, 2024
Courts
SS United States, landlord reach settlement for artificial reefing in Florida
Two years of legal disputes have finally reached a conclusion for the SS United States, a former cruise liner docked in South Philly. The ship with "soon" depart for Norfolk, Virginia before it heads to Florida to be sunk as an artificial reef.October 12, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours returns with a peek into artists' workspaces
More than 180 artists will open their doors during Philadelphia Open Studio Tours event Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Tour creative workspaces, watch live demonstrations and more all across Philadelphia.October 11, 2024
Government
Mayor Cherelle Parker shakes up administration, naming new leaders for two major initiatives
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced several new appointments in her administration Friday following this week's announcement of Chief Deputy Mayor Aren Platt's resignation. Among them, Jesse Lawrence will oversee the development of 30,000 affordable housing units, and Isabel McDevitt will head the project to build a $100 million wellness center for drug treatment.October 11, 2024
Recreation
The Pennypack Trail and Path in Northeast Philly are now connected
The Pennypack Trail and Pennypack Path now connect, creating a 10.3-mile seamless trail from the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia to Bristol Road in Bucks County. The $1.3 million project includes a concrete island in State Road that is designed to help cyclists and pedestrians safely transfer between the trail and path.October 11, 2024
Government
City Council to consider restoring tax incentive for sustainable businesses in Philly
Philadelphia's Sustainable Business Tax Credit had been a benefit for qualifying businesses for 14 years until it expired in 2023. On Thursday, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier introduced a bill that would bring the credit back, expanding the credit to $8,000 and making the program permanent.October 9, 2024
Investigations
Burglary at Jewelers' Row store caught on surveillance video
Four men broke into LXY Philadelphia Boutique on Jeweler's Row on Sept. 24 and walked aways with purses valued at $200,000, police said. Surveillance video shows the men breaking into the store. No arrests have been made. Police are asking the public to help identify the suspects.Just In
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