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

March 15, 2024

Food & Drink

Cloud Cups to open new gelato shop in Kensington that offers 36 flavors

by Michaela Althouse

Cloud Cups is opening its new flagship store at 3525 I St. in Kensington on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The store will offer 36 gelato and sorbet flavors, owner Galen Thomas says. The store will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. Cloud Cups formed in 2018 and opened its first storefront in Fishtown last year.

March 14, 2024

Politics

What's inside Mayor Cherelle Parker's first budget proposal

by Michaela Althouse

Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed city council on Thursday with her first recommended budget and a proposed five-year plan. In it, she made big investments in public safety, SEPTA, sanitation, education and more.

March 13, 2024

Podcast

Jason and Travis Kelce's popular 'New Heights' podcast nabs major award

by Michaela Althouse

'New Heights,' the podcast by retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and brother Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs, was named the winner of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. In a video acceptance speech, the brothers thanked their crew, fans and, of course, Swifties.

March 13, 2024

Food & Drink

Fishtown's Kensington Quarters is closing after a decade

by Michaela Althouse

After 10 years on Frankford Avenue, Kensington Quarters will serve its last plates later this week. Owners announced the news on Instagram but didn't give a reason for the closure.

March 12, 2024

Lawsuits

Faculty group sues Penn for complying with House committee's antisemitism investigation, decries 'McCarthyism'

by Michaela Althouse

The Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine group and two professors are suing the university for complying with a U.S. House committee's investigation into antisemitism. They say the investigation amounts to 'McCarthyism' and threatens their free speech and academic freedom. Penn was asked to turn over any documents related to antisemitism on campus, including syllabi, emails and teaching documents.

March 12, 2024

Lifestyle

Philly's first yarn crawl aims to create community among often solitary knitting hobbyists

by Michaela Althouse

The Philly Yarn Crawl, the first event of its kind in the region, takes place March 14 to 17 at 16 yarn shops in the city and suburbs. Knitters can stop for giveaways, exclusive yarns, free patterns and crafting events.

March 11, 2024

Performances

Broadway's 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' returns to Philly

by Michaela Althouse

'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' will be running from April 3 to May 5 at the Walnut Street Theater. Over two dozen of the Grammy-winning singer's songs are featured in the performance.

March 11, 2024

Movies

Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Oscar for best supporting actress

by Michaela Althouse

Philly-native Da'Vine Joy Randolph won best supporting actress at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday for her role as Mary Lamb in 'The Holdovers.' In her tearful acceptance speech, she recalled switching her career focus from vocal performance to theater during her time at Temple University.

March 9, 2024

Books

New book explores how gardeners in the region have transformed outdoor spaces

by Michaela Althouse

In 'Private Gardens of Philadelphia,' a new coffee table book to be released March 12, readers can peek inside 21 privately-owned gardens in the region. The book was written by Nicole Juday and features the photography by Rob Cardillo.

March 8, 2024

Social Justice

Volunteers from Uvalde, Texas, nonprofit will patrol Burholme after shooting

by Michaela Althouse

Volunteers from the Uvalde Foundation for Kids will ride SEPTA buses for the next few weeks in the hopes of easing tension in the neighborhood. Patrols are uniformed, unarmed and instructed not to interact with students unless directly approached.