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 8, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA schedules more community meetings next week about bus route changes

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA will hold eight community meetings in City Council districts 5, 7, 8 and 9 in the coming weeks to solicit resident feedback on its bus route redesign. The SEPTA board was scheduled to vote on the plan in December, but has delayed the vote multiple times due to concerns from residents and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

March 7, 2024

Arts & Culture

Tamron Hall to speak at Free Library about her new book

by Michaela Althouse

Talk show host and reporter Tamron Hall will speak at the Free Library on March 15 about her new book 'Watch Where They Hide.' 6ABC Action News anchor Tamala Edwards will lead the conversation.

March 7, 2024

Adult Health

Drinking coffee could lower risk of obesity, study says

by Michaela Althouse

A new study took a look at the impact of caffeine circulation in the body. With long-term consumption, coffee could lower obesity and reduce inflammation.

March 7, 2024

Transportation

Recent funding gives boost to Roosevelt Boulevard subway momentum

by Michaela Althouse

For the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard subway, a recent piece of funding has advocates excited for the project's future. Here's what's on deck for this year from PennDOT and the city government.

March 6, 2024

Politics

Sen. John Fetterman removes William Way LGBT Center funding from bill

by Michaela Althouse

Sen. John Fetterman removed funding for a bill that would have given $1 million to Philadelphia's William Way LGBT Community Center. He said the funding wouldn't have made it through the appropriations process, but that he still fully supports the center.

March 6, 2024

Transportation

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission implement work zone speed cameras

by Michaela Althouse

Drivers began getting ticketed for going more than 11 mph over the speed limit in an active work zone in Pennsylvania. PennDOT and other officials announced this week that the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program had gone into effect.

March 6, 2024

Wildlife

Adventure Aquarium's newest baby blue penguin needs a name and it's up to the public to decide

by Michaela Althouse

Three blue penguins hatched earlier this year at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. Two of them have been named Bananas Foster and Kiwi. Aquarium staffers are asking the public to help name the third. People can vote for one of four options – Lovie, Rose, Valentina and Venus – through Tuesday, March 12.

March 5, 2024

Education

Philadelphia school board's vice president announces intention to resign in April

by Michaela Althouse

Mallory Fix-Lopez, vice president of the Philadelphia school district's board of education, will resign her position in April. She has been a board member since 2018. During that time, she was a supporter of trans and nonbinary students and aided the board's transition away from state control.

March 4, 2024

Food & Drink

The Phillies ended Dollar Dog Nights, so a South Philly restaurant is stepping to the plate

by Michaela Althouse

Juana Tamale, the Mexican restaurant at 1941 E. Passyunk Ave., will offer $1 hot dogs during home Phillies games this year. Owner Jennifer Zavala added the deal after the Phillies said they would be ending their Dollar Dog Nights promotion this season. Zavala said fans can buy them at her restaurant and take them into Citizens Bank Park.

March 4, 2024

Investigations

Hit-and-run crash in West Philly leaves residents searching for answers

by Michaela Althouse

A hit-and-run crash damaged six parked cars at 44th and Chestnut streets in West Philadelphia on Saturday, March 2, police said. The impact of the crash was so severe that it left one car on top of another. The owners of the damaged vehicles are asking people to provide photos, videos and witness accounts that may help identify the driver.