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 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.August 2, 2024
Development
How Graffiti Pier's partial collapse affects plans to turn it into a park is unclear, DRWC says
The entrance to Graffiti Pier in Port Richmond has been taped off since a portion of the landmark fell into the Delaware River on Wednesday. How the partial collapse affects the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation's plans to purchase the pier and turn it into a park are unclear, President Joe Forkin said.August 2, 2024
Politics
Kamala Harris to launch campaign tour at Temple, where in 2016 Shapiro spoke at a similar event for Hillary Clinton
Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Philadelphia at Temple's Liacorus Center on Tuesday, and she said her yet-to-be-announced running mate will join her. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among the contenders to be named Harris' vice presidential nominee. In 2016, he attended a similar campaign event at Temple University for Hillary Clinton.August 1, 2024
Entertainment
After the first week of the Olympics, here are the Philly highlights from Paris
The first week of the 2024 Olympics in Paris is coming to a close, and plenty of the more than 20 athletes from the Philadelphia area have left their mark. Here are the top Philly-connected moments so far.July 31, 2024
Investigations
Nine men charged in alleged gun trafficking scheme in Pottstown
Nine people have been arrested for allegedly running a gun trafficking scheme out of a storage unit and residences in Pottstown, Montgomery County prosecutors said Tuesday. The men are accused of illegally buying and selling 31 guns from stores in eight Pennsylvania counties. They also allegedly used a 3D printer to create and sell 'ghost guns' suppressors and 'switches.'July 30, 2024
Courts
Darby man sentenced for fatal road-rage shooting in Delaware County
Saddiq Washington, 24, of Darby, Delaware County, was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting King Hua, 54, on State Road in Springfield in June 2022. His mother, Amanda Washington, previously was sentenced to 7 years of probation for helping him flee the scene.July 30, 2024
Weather
The Northern Lights may be visible this week due to geomagnetic storms
Geomagnetic activity could cause the Northern Lights to be visible in the Philly region on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more visibility possible later in the week. Here's what we know so far.Just In
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