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 1, 2024
Investigations
Police identify suspect wanted for shooting DoorDash driver in East Mount Airy
A DoorDash driver was shot while making a delivery on the 1500 block of East Johnson Street in Mount Airy on Monday night, Philadelphia police say. The driver, 29, is in critical condition. No arrests have been made.October 1, 2024
Entertainment
The Friendship Bus rolls into Philly this month to help people make connections
The Friendship Bus stops in Philadelphia on Oct. 15-16 to help people make new connections. Staff will provide prompts to spark conversation and participants meet new people.September 30, 2024
Jobs
Free Library taps new team to lead its Author Events program following abrupt staff departures last summer
The Free Library of Philadelphia has a new team leading its Author Events program following last summer's abrupt departure of the staffers who previously managed it. Jenny Bogoni will head the library's newly formed Department of Community Engagement and Public Programming, which oversees the Author Events, Read by 4th and One Book One Philadelphia initiatives. Four other people also have been hired to the department.September 30, 2024
Investigations
Police searching for 3 men who robbed Fairhill business in masks and bulletproof vests
Police are searching for three men who robbed a Fairhill business in masks and bulletproof vests on Saturday night. One man fled on foot; the other two fled back inside the business and barricaded themselves inside before escaping. The store owner and a woman who were inside the store were each injured.September 27, 2024
Performances
On stage in October: 'Frankenstein,' 'Jersey Boys' and 'tick, tick ... Boom!'
'The Book of Mormon,' 'The Rocky Horror Show' and 'tick, tick...Boom!' all will be on stage in the Philadelphia region in October. Plus, 'Jersey Boys' comes to the Walnut Street Theatre and spooky-season productions of 'Frankenstein' and 'Dracula.'September 26, 2024
Government
City Council explores creating prison oversight office in response to staff shortages and inmate deaths
Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Nicolas O'Rourke co-introduced legislation Thursday to create a Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight for better accountability in the city's jails. The move comes after two people died this month while in custody.September 25, 2024
Jobs
Penn Medicine residents and fellows become first in Pennsylvania to secure tentative union contract
Penn Medicine's residents and fellows have secured their first union contract. The tentative agreement includes includes wage increases, expanded parental leave, rideshare reimbursements and other benefits. The residents and fellows, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, were the first hospital 'house staff' to unionize in Pennsylvania.September 25, 2024
Courts
Man tied to rapper PnB Rock's death sentenced to 31 years to life in prison
Freddie Trone, the man convicted of orchestrating the robbery that left rapper PnB Rock dead in Los Angeles two years ago, was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison on Monday. Prosecutors say Trone's teenage son was acting on his fathers orders when he robbed and fatally shot the Philadelphia native in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022.September 24, 2024
Development
Graffiti Pier will be sold to DRWC by the end of the year, Conrail says
Conrail will sell Graffiti Pier to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation by the end of the year, the railroad said Monday at a meeting with residents of the nearby Northbank Development. The move follows the pier's partial collapse in July, which has done little to deter visitors.September 23, 2024
Festivals
Fishtown Fall Feastivale returns this weekend with DJs, dunk tanks and games for kids
The Fishtown Fall Feastivale returns on Frankford Avenue this Saturday, Sept. 28. The event includes more than 50 vendors, tons of local eats and sips, and games for kids.Just In
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- A look ahead at an extremely busy 2026 for sports in Philadelphia
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