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.
July 22, 2024
Investigations
Deadly block party shooting in West Philly grew out of an argument, Police Commissioner Bethel says
The deadly shooting at a West Philly block party early Sunday morning was a 'gun battle' that grew out of an argument, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Monday. Three people were killed and six others were injured. Bethel declined to share information on any suspects or detail any connections between the people who were shot.July 19, 2024
TV
HBO's 'Task' is preparing to film in Wissahickon Valley Park next week
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby's new HBO show 'Task' will be filming in Wissahickon Valley Park next week, according to a flier distributed in Roxborough. The show stars Mark Ruffalo and is a follow-up to Ingelsby's 'Mare of Easttown.'July 18, 2024
Holiday
Cirque du Soleil's Christmas show is coming to the Met in December
Cirque du Soleil's holiday show 'Twas the Night Before is at the Met Philadelphia from Dec. 19-29. Based on the classic Christmas poem, characters come to life to jump through hoops and swing from silks in an 85-minute performance.July 18, 2024
Investigations
Contractor in 30th Street Station restoration project charged in bribery scheme
Lee Maniatis, the chief operating officer of MARK 1 Restoration, was charged for his alleged role in a bribery scheme involving a $58 million project at 30th Street Station. Prosecutors say the company received an extra $52 million in exchange for expensive dinners, trips and a German Shepard puppy.July 18, 2024
Food & Drink
Michael Schulson has ditched plans to open 4 restaurants in Atlantic City
Philly restauranteur Michael Schulson says he no longer plans to open four restaurants at ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, saying he wants the Jersey Shore to remain a place where he can escape work. Earlier this year, he announced plans to open a Pearl & Mary oyster bar, Samuel's deli and two other restaurants there.July 18, 2024
Odd News
Longwood Gardens' century plant blooms for first time in more than two decades
Longwood Gardens century plant is in for the first time in 22 years. Workers had to remove a pane from the greenhouse where it live to make room for the enormous outgrowth.July 17, 2024
Government
Closing of two nonprofits drastically limits where Philly residents can find help to get food assistance
The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and Benefits Data Trust announced within two weeks of each other this summer that they'd be closing. The result is a huge gap in application help for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).July 17, 2024
Food & Drink
Essex Squeeze, a New York-based juice bar and cafe, opens in Northern Liberties
New York-based juice bar Essex Squeeze opened its first Philly location in Northern Liberties this week, serving smoothies and bowls. Co-founder Cedric Hernandez said the owners of SET NoLibs helped convince them to move into the neighborhood.July 17, 2024
Education
Denis O’Brien named interim president of Drexel following John Fry's departure for Temple
Denis O'Brien was named interim president of Drexel University on Tuesday. O'Brien, a longtime board member and energy executive, will replace John Fry, who announced earlier this month that he would be moving to Temple once a successor was named.July 16, 2024
Courts
Corruption trial for Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Menendez, postponed indefinitely
The trial for Nadine Menendez, wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, has been postponed indefinitely due to her health. The couple has been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for aiding foreign governments, though the senator's attorneys have argued Nadine accepted the bribes without her husband's knowledge.Just In
- How a Flyers fan became a part of Noah Cates' warmup routine
- A Pierre Robert mural is coming to Center City, but its exact site is undetermined
- Condom maker to increase prices by 30% due to Iran war supply issues
- Why traffic for Flyers and Sixers playoff games will be even worse than usual
- Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury
- Red Cross is offering gift cards to encourage spring blood donations
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