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.
February 24, 2024
Crime
Philly will deploy more officers on Friday and Saturday nights, police say
Starting this weekend, more officers will be on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights. The Philadelphia Police Department just announced a mobile surge unit that will travel around the city aiding officers.February 24, 2024
Crime
Bensalem police searching for suspect who allegedly stole $1,000 worth of Legos
Bensalem police are on the hunt for a man who stole five sets of Legos, valued at $200 each, from the Barnes and Noble at the Neshaminy Mall on Feb. 10. The man allegedly exited the story without paying before fleeing in a gray pickup truck.February 24, 2024
Nature
A micromoon will be visible in the sky this weekend
Celestial viewers can check out a micromoon in the sky Saturday night. About 10% smaller than the average full moon, a micromoon occurs when the moon is at it's furthest point away from Earth.February 24, 2024
Movies
Penn Relays documentary explores history, cultural significance of annual track meet at Franklin Field
The film 'The Carnival: 125 Years of the Penn Relays,' looks at the history of the oldest and largest track-and-field meet. The Penn Relays take place annually in Philadelphia at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania's campus. The documentary will be screened at New Hope Film Festival in April.February 23, 2024
Food & Drink
Ninja Bao owners are opening a sit-down restaurant in Fishtown
Owners of Ninja Bao, the Suburban Station to-go restaurant serving steamed buns, are opening a sit-down location in Fishtown.February 23, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philly artist teams up with wine company to advocate for prison reform
Germantown artist Jesse Krimes has partnered with a Napa Valley wine company for a limited-edition bottle of red that aims to bring attention to issues of the criminal justice system.February 23, 2024
Politics
Philly to open 10 new satellite election offices
City Commissioner Omar Sabir said Philadelphia will open 10 satellite offices, one for each district, where voters can apply for mail-in ballots, register to vote, request replacement ballots and more. The first is on deck to open in West Philly ahead of the primary election on April 23.February 22, 2024
Transportation
SEPTA riders briefly stranded after train went on wrong track
A SEPTA Wilimington/Newark Regional Rail train heading to 30th Street Station was routed to a dead track on Thursday morning, leaving riders briefly stranded.February 21, 2024
Neighborhoods
Kensington residents receive $3.5 million for home repairs, eviction prevention
Kensington Planning Process leaders said a new program using opioid settlement funds that Philadelphia was awarded last year will help residents with home repairs and eviction prevention.February 21, 2024
Investigations
Shooting near Muhlenberg College in Allentown injures 4 people
A shooting in Allentown injured four people and prompted officials at nearby Muhlenberg College to briefly put campus buildings on lockdown and order students to shelter in place. The shooting occurred at 7 p.m. Tuesday near 19th and West Turner streets.Just In
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