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.
August 9, 2024
Investigations
New Jersey man allegedly stole a plane and crashed it in Atlantic County
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.August 9, 2024
Neighborhoods
Fishtown to string lights over several segments of Frankford Avenue
The Fishtown Business Improvement District plans to install solar-powered string lights over several streets in the neighborhood. The first set of lights, which cost $6,500, are going up on the 2400 block of Frankford Avenue in September. The lights can change color and be controlled by a phone app.August 8, 2024
Music
Bruce Springsteen makes surprise appearance at Zach Bryan's second Philly show this week
Zach Bryan brought out Bruce Springsteen, The Lumineers and comedian Shane Gillis during his second concert this week at Lincoln Financial Field. The Boss helped the country star sing 'Atlantic City' and 'Sandpaper.' He and the others also came out during Bryan's encore performance of 'Revival.'August 7, 2024
Food & Drink
Want a tasty meal that can realistically be made on a weeknight? The chefs from Zahav have a new cookbook for you
'Zahav Home,' the fourth cookbook from chefs Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, offers 125 recipes ideal for lunches and weeknight meals. The recipes are based on dishes from Zahav, but designed to be made with a single pot or other timesaving strategies. The cookbook, published by HarperCollins, comes out Sept. 10 and costs $40.August 7, 2024
Performances
On stage in August: 'Mamma Mia!', 'Midsummer' and Fringe Festival previews
August theater in Philadelphia and the suburbs includes Broadway tours of 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables,' plus new shows 'Somewhere Over the Border' and 'One Monkey Don't Stop No Show.' Audiences can also catch different interpretations of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in Swarthmore and Buckingham, and 'Grease' at the Bucks County Playhouse.August 7, 2024
Wildlife
Shark sighting in Cape May Point causes temporary beach closure
A 6-foot shark was spotted in shallow waters at Cape May Point on Monday, causing a beach to close until it swam further out into the ocean. Several other sharks have been spotted at the Jersey Shore this summer, including basking sharks.August 6, 2024
Children's Health
Some children with recurrent wheezing need antivirals – not steroids, study finds
Many children with recurrent wheezing issues have 'silent' lung infections that are better treated with antiviral medications than corticosteroids, the common treatment for recurrent wheezing, University of Virginia researchers found. 'Silent' lung infections go undetected because children do not display typical cold symptoms.August 6, 2024
Investigations
Two people drowned in Camden County lake on Monday, police say
The bodies of two people who drowned in Penbryn Lake in Camden County were recovered Monday afternoon, Winslow Township police said. A group of four people had gone to the lake – a former quarry – and two of them went swimming, but never returned, investigators said. A day earlier, two toddlers drowned in a Bellmawr swimming pool.August 5, 2024
Food & Drink
Good Dog Bar to close its Atlantic City location after one year in business
The Good Dog Bar is closing its Atlantic City location on Sunday, Aug. 11 after little more than one year in business. Owners Heather Gleason and Dave Gary say it hasn't drawn enough customers to be sustainable. They will turn their focus to the Philadelphia location.August 5, 2024
2024 Election
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit South Philly on Tuesday
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, will appear at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, the same day that Kamala Harris is expected to appear with her running mate at Temple University's Liacouras Center.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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