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 1, 2024

Illness

People with COVID-19 can stop isolating once they are fever free and feeling better, CDC says

by Michaela Althouse

People with COVID-19 no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication and have improving symptoms, according to the CDC's new guidelines for respiratory illnesses. At that point, people can resume normal activities but they are advised to wear a mask and take other precautions for another five days.

March 1, 2024

Social Media

Boathouse Row's new lights debut next week — here's how to win the chance to pick their colors for a night

by Michaela Althouse

Boathouse Row's historic buildings will be illuminated again on March 7 when the Philadelphia landmark's new lighting system is unveiled. In conjunction with the debut, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is holding a contest on Instagram that will choose one winner who will get to pick the colors of the lights for a night.

February 29, 2024

Jobs

Ultimo Coffee workers end strike, reach settlement with owners

by Michaela Althouse

Ultimo Coffee employees at the Newbold and Rittenhouse locations went on strike as union leaders and owners met Thursday to try to finalize a deal.

February 28, 2024

Shopping

Fate of Center City Macy's is unclear with chain planning to close 150 stores

by Michaela Althouse

The retailer announced plans on Tuesday to close 150 stores, about 30% of it's existing location. Macy's declined to share whether or not Philly-area stores would be impacted.

February 28, 2024

Transportation

I-95 South to close overnight next week for highway capping project

by Michaela Althouse

I-95 South in Philadelphia will close between the I-676 and Callowhill Street exit and the Morris Street on-ramp for four nights beginning Monday, March 4, so work can continue on the $329 million project to expand the highway cap near Penn's Landing.

February 28, 2024

Investigations

East Lansdowne shooter 'took the why to his grave,' official says

by Michaela Althouse

District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said there was no history of mental illness in the family or an indication of what could have caused the incident, which killed six people.

February 27, 2024

Transportation

Automated license plate readers will be installed on 4 Delaware River bridges

by Michaela Althouse

Four bridges over the Delaware River will get automated license plate readers. The devices, which law enforcement can use to monitor drivers, will be installed on the Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges.

February 27, 2024

Celebrities

Taylor Swift's father allegedly punched a photographer in Australia

by Michaela Althouse

Photographer Ben McDonald alleges that Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, punched him as the singer exited a yacht following her final 'Eras Tour' show in Australia. Swift's team says two people had pushing their way through to reach the singer.

February 26, 2024

Investigations

Man electrocuted after falling onto Broad Street Line tracks

by Michaela Althouse

A man died after falling onto the Broad Street Line subway tracks at City Hall station around 4:30 a.m. Monday morning. He was electrocuted after coming into contact with the electrified third rail.

February 26, 2024

Food & Drink

Human Robot and Ya Fav Trashman join forces on new beer for fundraiser

by Michaela Althouse

Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, is partnering with Kensington brewery Human Robot to launch Ya Fav Lager. Proceeds will benefit the Michael James Jackson Foundation, which supports minority brewers and distillers.