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.

michaela@phillyvoice.com

August 23, 2024

Food & Drink

Wicked Gluten Free Expo will serve up samples of bread, pretzels and pizza next month in Oaks

by Michaela Althouse

The Wicked Gluten Free Expo will come to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 7. More than 100 vendors will have samples of pizza, pretzels, empanadas, doughnuts and more.

August 23, 2024

Food & Drink

Cookie company Taylor Chip to open two Philly stores in September

by Michaela Althouse

Taylor Chip, a Lancaster-based cookie company, will open two stores in Philadelphia in September. In Rittenhouse and Fishtown, the company will offer up to 24 varieties of cookies, coffee and 12 flavors of homemade ice cream.

August 22, 2024

Crime

911 call center gets boost, including raises for dispatchers and a new system with more location transparency

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia police introduced measures to improve the 911 call center on Thursday, including raises for dispatchers and a new system for calls that will allow for more location transparency.

August 21, 2024

Books

Temple professor Liz Moore opens up about her new book, 'The God of The Woods,' on 'The Tonight Show'

by Michaela Althouse

Novelist Liz Moore, a Temple University professor, appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Tuesday to discuss her latest book 'The God of the Woods.' She opened up about her writing process and what it's like to have two bestselling novels.

August 20, 2024

Politics

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to speak at the DNC on Tuesday night

by Michaela Althouse

State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta, of Philadelphia, will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. He'll be tasked with condemning Project 2026, the conservative blueprint to revamp the executive branch. Other speakers include Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Obamas.

August 20, 2024

Government

Montgomery County Republican says police were wrongly sent to his house due to his support for Kamala Harris

by Michaela Althouse

Matthew McCaffery, who represents Upper Merion Township in the Montgomery County Republican Committee, appeared on CNN Friday in support of Kamala Harris. Later that night, he says someone reported a fake emergency at his house, prompting the police to respond.

August 19, 2024

Politics

Sen. John Fetterman says he's skipping the DNC to spend time with his family

by Michaela Althouse

Sen. John Fetterman won't be attending this year's Democratic National Convention, which takes place this week in Chicago. He reportedly said he will instead be spending time with his family.

August 19, 2024

Nature

Adventure Aquarium offers free annual membership program for preschoolers

by Michaela Althouse

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden opened registration Monday for its Pre-K Kids Adventure Pass, which offers a year of free admission for children ages 2 to 5. Parents can register online and need to show proof of age at the box office.

August 19, 2024

Investigations

Two teenagers shot near Olney High School early Monday morning

by Michaela Althouse

Two teenage boys are in critical condition after being shot near Olney High School's athletic fields early Monday morning, Philadelphia police said. Authorities are looking for four suspects who fled in an SUV. Police recovered 26 shell casings at two scenes located several blocks apart.

August 9, 2024

Investigations

New Jersey man allegedly stole a plane and crashed it in Atlantic County

by Michaela Althouse

Robert Wagner, 42, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is facing charges for allegedly stealing an airplane from a hanger in Pemberton, Atlantic County on Tuesday and crashing it Wednesday in Corbin City. Police say he confessed to stealing the plane and to two burglaries.