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.
December 13, 2024
Investigations
South Street pawn shop owners accused of selling $19 million in stolen goods
The owners of Society Hill Loan, a pawn shop on South Street, are accused of buying and selling nearly $20 million of goods stolen from stores like Home Depot, Target, Walmart, CVS and Safeway. Larry and Nathaniel Leonard, who also own pawn shops in Kensington and Wilmington, Delaware, are facing federal charges.December 12, 2024
Government
City Council steps in to halt possible demolition of Joe Frazier's gym
The former gym of Philly boxing legend Joe Frazier at 2917 N. Broad St. has continually failed inspections, and the city said it could demolish the building if deterioration continues despite it having landmark status. City Council passed a resolution Thursday to protect the building and find a new use for it.December 11, 2024
Business
Atlantic City's first full-service LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant in two decades to open next month
Owner Jason Tell will open the ByrdCage next month at the former Good Dog Bar space in Atlantic City. The restaurant, which will be the city's first full-service LGBTQ+ bar in two decades, will feature a piano lounge and entertainment space for drag events, theme nights and nightlife.December 11, 2024
Investigations
Jason Kelce won't be charged for smashing man's phone before Penn State football game
Jason Kelce won't be charged for slamming a man's phone into the ground before Penn State's game against Ohio State in State College on Nov. 2, university police say. A video of the incident shows the former Eagles star confronting a man who appears to shout an anti-gay slur in reference to his brother Travis Kelce for dating Taylor Swift.December 10, 2024
Investigations
Delco man charged in shooting that led to fatal car crash on I-95
Marquice Pierce was charged with murder and related crimes Monday for his alleged involvement in a double homicide on I-95 in September. Marquise is accused of fatally shooting Clinton Martin as he drove on the highway. Martin's car then struck and killed bystander Joshua Waltz, investigators said.December 10, 2024
Transportation
With SS United States' departure from South Philly on hold, Florida county faces $100,000 fine
There's still no date set for when the SS United States will leave South Philly and a $100,000 fine will be triggered at midnight Thursday. According to a spokesperson for the Coast Guard, more tests need to be done to ensure the boat is able to make the trip.December 9, 2024
Transportation
As speed cameras help cut fatalities on Roosevelt Boulevard, Broad Street becomes Philly's deadliest road
Broad Street had more deadly crashes than Roosevelt Boulevard in 2024, according to an annual report from Vision Zero. The report credited speed cameras for reducing fatalities on Roosevelt, estimating that more than 50 lives — about one per month — have been saved since they were installed in 2020.December 6, 2024
Courts
Philly man who stabbed 2 Macy's security guards, killing 1, pleads guilty to murder
Tyrone Tunnell, 31, who stabbed two security guards, one fatally, outside Macy's in Center City in December 2023, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday. Eric Harrison, 27, was killed and Christian Mitchell, 24, was injured in the attack.December 5, 2024
Transportation
Speed cameras may be added along Route 13 in Philadelphia
City Council unanimously approved legislation to add automatic speed cameras along Route 13 in Philadelphia. The route cuts across the city, beginning along Baltimore Avenue in West Philly and leaving the city along Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philly. Along the way, it runs along Ridge and Hunting Park avenues, too.December 5, 2024
Podcast
In Kylie Kelce's 'Not Gonna Lie' podcast, she tells Kaitlin Olson she's never seen 'It's Always Sunny'
In the first episode of her new podcast 'Not Gonna Lie,' Kylie Kelce admitted to Kaitlin Olson that she's never seen a full episode of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'Just In
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- Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple?
- Exploring scenarios for the Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft
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