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

April 18, 2024

2024 Election

On the ballot: Should Philly provide community groups legal support in zoning cases?

by Michaela Althouse

A ballot question in Tuesday's primary election asks if Philadelphia should provide legal support to registered community organizations, also known as RCOs, in zoning cases.

April 18, 2024

Jobs

Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center will strike again next week

by Michaela Althouse

Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center said at a City Council meeting Thursday that they would be striking again next week during the 76ers' playoff games. Workers held a one-day strike earlier in April.

April 17, 2024

Arts & Culture

Kevin Hart will end comedy tour with show at the Met in December

by Michaela Althouse

Philly native Kevin Hart will end his latest tour with at the Met in December. Tickets go on sale Friday with a presale Wednesday before the tour kicks off in June, and the show is phone-free.

April 16, 2024

Education

Graduate student workers hold rally, accuse Penn of union-busting tactics

by Michaela Althouse

University of Pennsylvania graduate student workers and labor groups on campus held a rally Wednesday to show support for the ongoing unionization effort. Students said the university has tried to delay an election as a union-busting tactic.

April 16, 2024

Courts

Ex-Doylestown Hospital director pleads guilty to stealing $600,000 from charity fund

by Michaela Althouse

Norma Galagarza, 68, of Chalfont, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $600,000 over a 13-year period from a charity fund that she oversaw. She was sentenced to five months probation and previously repaid the money. Prosecutors said she used the stolen money to pay her taxes, car payments and credit card bills.

April 16, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA seeks more transit officers, cleaner stations in 2025 budget proposal

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA released its 2025 budget proposal Tuesday, which includes funding for car upgrades and hiring more safety officials and cleaners for stations and vehicles.

April 15, 2024

Investigations

Overbrook shooting victim left to die at St. Joseph's University, police say

by Michaela Althouse

A 39-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was found at City and Cardinal avenues Sunday night on the campus of St. Joseph's University, authorities said. The man was shot elsewhere and left to die at the college. Police shut down City Avenue for multiple hours as they investigated the homicide.

April 12, 2024

Food & Drink

The new Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown aims to recreate the vibes of a Punta Cana vacation

by Michaela Althouse

Mamajuana Cafe, a New York restaurant chain that serves Dominican food and sushi, will open its new Philadelphia location at 1000 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Chefs Alexis Rosario and Jose Zarazuela created a Philly-specific menu with vegan options, plus a lounge space for DJs and other live music.

April 11, 2024

Odd News

'Professional walker' to stop in Philly as his 400-day trek across U.S. nears end

by Michaela Althouse

Holden Minor Ringer, a self-proclaimed 'professional walker,' has spent 400 days trekking across the country and plans to reach Philadelphia this weekend.

April 11, 2024

Business

For one Chester County family, farming is way of life largely unchanged for three centuries

by Michaela Althouse

Hidden View Farm in Cochranville has been in the Cochran family for 300 years. Chester County officials recently designated it as the second tricentennial farm in the state.