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

May 24, 2024

Government

City Council could subpoena Mayor Parker over plans for Fairmount shelter

by Michaela Althouse

Councilmember Jeffery Young introduced a measure in City Council on Thursday requiring the Parker administration participate in hearings and hand over documents about plans for a wellness and triage center in Fairmount.

May 23, 2024

Food & Drink

Art in the Age is back with 2 new spirits, but without the Old City tasting room

by Michaela Althouse

Art in the Age, which stopped selling booze in Pennsylvania and closed its Old City tasting room after it lost its shared liquor license last year, has relaunched as Art in the Age Spirits. It is selling two new products – a spiced rum and a bourbon whiskey – and looking for a new place to open shop.

May 23, 2024

Investigations

Alleged gunman in Chester linen shop shooting charged with homicide

by Michaela Althouse

Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, 61, was charged with homicide and related offenses for allegedly fatally shooting Leovanny Peña Peña, 30, and Giguenson Peña Peña, 26, during a workplace dispute at the Delaware County Linen shop in Chester. He also is accused of wounding three others.

May 23, 2024

Transportation

Section of I-95 fully reopens nearly a year after a truck fire caused overpass to collapse

by Michaela Althouse

The stretch of I-95 over Cottman Avenue is set to fully reopen Thursday with eight lanes of traffic, officials said. The roadway partially closed after a tanker-truck fire led to an overpass collapsing in June 2023.

May 22, 2024

Investigations

18-year-old fatally shot inside Roxborough apartment; shooter then jumps from fourth floor balcony

by Michaela Althouse

A 23-year-old fatally shot an 18-year-old inside a Roxborough apartment on Tuesday night before leaping from the residence's fourth story balcony. The 18-year-old died at Roxborough Memorial Hospital and 23-year-old survived the fall from the balcony.

May 22, 2024

Investigations

Mother, daughter found stabbed to death in basement of Northeast Philly home

by Michaela Althouse

Angela Trejo, 75, and her daughter, Alma Barberena, 58, were found stabbed to death Tuesday inside the basement of a home on the 6000 block of Bingham Street in Lawncrest, Philadelphia police said.

May 21, 2024

Recreation

Pa. is rebranding as 'The Great American Getaway' in ad featuring Abbi Jacobson

by Michaela Althouse

The state is rolling out its new tourism slogan, "Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway," with an ad featuring actress and Wayne native Abbi Jacobson.

May 21, 2024

Travel

Heading to the Jersey Shore on Friday? Chickie's & Pete's may pay your toll

by Michaela Althouse

Chickie's & Pete's is holding its annual 'Free Toll Friday' promotion on the Atlantic City Expressway on Friday, May 24, 2024. Drivers exiting through the eastbound Egg Harbor toll plaza will have their tolls covered.

May 20, 2024

Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library adds video games to its catalog

by Michaela Althouse

The Free Library of Philadelphia adds video games to its catalogues at all 54 branches. People can now check out titles for the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles for up to three weeks.

May 20, 2024

Education

In final commencement speech at Cabrini University, Kylie Kelce tells graduates their 'home still exists'

by Michaela Althouse

Kylie Kelce, a Cabrini University alum and the wife of former Eagles center Jason Kelce, delivered the Cabrini's final commencement speech on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Cabrini is closing after 67 years due to a decade of financial woes. Villanova University is taking over its campus.