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

October 16, 2025

Government

City Council committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence use in Philadelphia

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing on artificial intelligence in government, with officials promising guidelines by spring as experts warned about AI limitations and impacts.

October 15, 2025

Investigations

Termini Brothers Bakery shares footage of vandals spray-painting its flagship shop

by Michaela Althouse

Termini Brothers Bakery says its flagship location on Eighth Street in South Philly was vandalized Monday night. Video footage shared by the bakery shows people spray-painting its exterior, a guard rail and a nearby van.

October 14, 2025

Investigations

Search for missing Mount Airy woman now includes homicide detectives, police say

by Michaela Althouse

Kada Scott's disappearance is now being investigated by homicide detectives, Philadelphia police say. Scott, 23, went missing on Oct. 4. She was last seen heading from her Mount Airy home to her job in Chestnut Hill at 9:45 p.m.

October 14, 2025

Kat Dennings tells Kimmel how childhood role as bedwetter led to her first date

by Michaela Althouse

Kat Dennings reflected on an childhood acting role as a bedwetter during her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday night. In the 1990s, the Bryn Mawr native appeared in an ad for a bedwetting medication.

October 13, 2025

Arts & Culture

Asian American dance company closing after nearly 20 years in South Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, an Asian American dance company, says it will close in March after being based in South Philly for nearly 20 years.

October 13, 2025

Transportation

Nor'easter interrupts service on NJ Transit lines at the shore

by Michaela Althouse

Multiple NJ Transit rail lines and bus routes are suspended or detoured Monday due to flooding and wind from the nor'easter, with service expected to resume Tuesday as conditions improve.

October 10, 2025

Wildlife

Penn project seeks to get to know the wildlife that 'shares our cities with us'

by Michaela Althouse

Accessing Urban Nature Initiative, a new project at Penn, will capture the daily lives of animals all across Philadelphia through motion-sensor cameras. Professor Julie Ellis said she hopes it will help understand the impact of urbanization.

October 10, 2025

Travel

Philly to open LGBTQ+ visitor center in the Gayborhood ahead of 2026 events

by Michaela Althouse

The Philly Pride Visitor Center, providing travel advice and information on the city's queer history, will open in January in the Gayborhood. Officials said they wanted to offer the resource ahead of high-profile events in the city next year.

October 10, 2025

Food & Drink

Ever been drunk on hoagies? You'll have a chance later this month.

by Michaela Althouse

Liberty Kitchen is hosting a pop-up with Art in the Age on Oct. 25, offering $13 hoagie martinis made with salami-infused vodka alongside their Italian sandwiches in Philly's Fishtown neighborhood.

October 9, 2025

Government

Philly wants people with disabilities to enjoy 2026 celebrations, but critics say work must be done to ensure access

by Michaela Althouse

The accessibility of Philadelphia's 2026 celebrations for people with disabilities was the subject of a recent City Council hearing. Advocates for people with disabilities say the city has much work to do to ensure access for events like the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebrations.