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

September 4, 2024

Fitness

Pop-up pickleball courts will return to Dilworth Park next week

by Michaela Althouse

From Sept. 9 through Oct. 13, pop-up pickleball courts will be available to the public at Dilworth Park. Players can attend clinics, schedule an open play session or book a court for a private event.

September 3, 2024

Investigations

Woman charged with DUI, homicide for I-95 crash that killed 2 people in March

by Michaela Althouse

Dimple Patel has been charged vehicular homicide and driving under the influence for allegedly starting a fatal four-vehicle crash on I-95 North in Philadelphia in March, Pennsylvania State Police said. Two people – Aktilek Baktybekov and Tolobek Esenbekov – were killed in the crash.

September 3, 2024

Recreation

Tabletop gaming store Runehammer will bring sci-fi and fantasy to Frankford Avenue

by Michaela Althouse

Runehammer, opening at 2401 Frankford Ave. on Sept. 14, is part bookstore, part tabletop gaming space and part event venue for sci-fi and fantasy fans.

September 2, 2024

Arts & Culture

Wine & Jazz Festival returns to Longwood Gardens this month

by Michaela Althouse

Longwood Gardens will host its annual Wine & Jazz Festival on Sept. 13-14 at the Kennett Square horticultural center. The event will feature live music, local wines and a fountain show.

August 30, 2024

Transportation

Philly is exploring adding concrete barriers to bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets, official says

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia is considering changes to its bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets, including possibly adding concrete barriers to separate the designated bike paths from the rest fo the roadway and adding new signage. The Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia has been pressuring the city for safety improvements since Dr. Barbara Friedes was struck and killed while biking on the 1800 block of Spruce Street on July 17.

August 30, 2024

Performances

On stage in September: The Fringe Festival, 'POTUS' and 'Cyrano De Bergerac'

by Michaela Althouse

August theater in Philadelphia and the suburbs includes 'Cyrano De Bergerac,' 'The Porch on Windy Hill' and an ode to George Michael. Plus, more than 300 shows hit the stage for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

August 29, 2024

Transportation

Market Street ramp to I-95 South to close for 2 weeks in September

by Michaela Althouse

The Market Street ramp to Interstate 95 South will be closed from Sept. 11-22 so the Philadelphia Water Department can complete sewer improvements. Motorists will be detoured to Columbus Boulevard and the Morris Street ramp to I-95.

August 28, 2024

Arts & Culture

Enjoy old books? Gloucester County Historical Society is selling 1,500 that date to the mid-1800s

by Michaela Althouse

The Gloucester County Historical Society is hosting a book sale on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22. More than 1,500 books dating back to the mid-1800s will be priced at $2-25. The organization is selling duplicates and other books that are not directly relevant to the county's history.

August 28, 2024

Investigations

Police seek 2 gunmen who shot 4 people in Kensington on Tuesday night

by Michaela Althouse

Four people were shot by at least two gunman who fired at least 25 shots after exiting a car on G Street in Kensington at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia police said. A 20-year-old man is in critical condition. Police are looking for a four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota, that fled northbound on G Street.

August 27, 2024

Transportation

PA Turnpike expects a Labor Day record 2.9 million drivers on its roads over a five-day stretch

by Michaela Althouse

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission expects to see a Labor Day weekend record 2.9 million drivers on its roads over a five-day stretch starting Thursday.