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.
June 26, 2026
Courts
Philly photographer sued for allegedly failing to show up to weddings
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit Friday against a Philadelphia wedding photographer. Christina Hernandez allegedly took payments from couples but failed to show up on their dates or send the pictures.June 24, 2026
Arts & Culture
New Gayborhood mural honors five of Philly's LGBTQ+ trailblazers
A new mural on the side of the Voyeur nightclub in Philly depicts five LGBTQ+ trailblazers: Gloria Casarez, Michael S. Hinson Jr., Tyrone Smith, Nizah Morris and Dawn Munro.June 24, 2026
Investigations
Woman with ties to Zizians, a cultlike extremist group, charged with killing her parents in Delaware County in 2022
Michelle Zajko, 33, was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday for the fatal 2022 shooting of her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko. Michelle Zajko is thought to be affiliated with a cultlike extremist group known as the Zizians.June 23, 2026
Investigations
Three women killed in apparent double murder, suicide in South Philly
Three women were found dead inside a home at 10th and Johnson streets in South Philadelphia on Monday evening. Police are investigating their deaths as a double murder and suicide.June 23, 2026
Courts
Bucks County couple files lawsuit against formula company after baby hospitalized with infant botulism
A Yardley couple filed a lawsuit against infant formula company Nara Organics on Monday after their baby was one of three recently diagnosed with infant botulism. The company recalled its products earlier this month.June 22, 2026
Weather
FIFA defers to local protocols to decide when to delay a World Cup match for weather-related issues
Severe storms in the forecast could impact Monday evening's World Cup match in Philadelphia. FIFA defers to local protocols to decide when to delay a World Cup match for weather-related issues. Here are the NOAA guidelines.June 22, 2026
Jobs
Workers at Sheraton hotel in Center City remain on strike ahead of Philly's third of six World Cup matches
A strike at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, the largest unionized hotel in the city, entered its second day Monday. The move comes as Philly prepares to host its third of six World Cup matches.June 22, 2026
History
The First Bank of the United States is reopening as a museum. Here's a look back at its history
The First Bank of the United States is reopening as a museum on July 1. Here's how the bank was established, and how its building in Old City has been used since the bank shuttered 200 years ago.June 19, 2026
Food & Drink
City Tavern's garden to be turned into history-themed pop-up bar this summer
The garden behind the famed City Tavern will reopen this summer as an outdoor bar, Historic Philadelphia said. The building was once an after-work drinking spot for the Founding Fathers.June 18, 2026
Music
Despite just getting a permit to stay open until 4 a.m., Warehouse on Watts says it's closing for two months this summer
North Philly music venue Warehouse on Watts will close for two months this summer while staff completes work 'behind the scenes.' The bar and nightclub just received a special permit to stay open until 4 a.m. for the World Cup.Just In
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- Masked man accused of terrorizing people in Center City is arrested in Las Vegas
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