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.
April 30, 2024
Food & Drink
Cafe La Maude named one of Yelp's best brunch spots in the U.S.
Cafe La Maude, the Northern Liberties French-Lebanese restaurant, was named No. 30 on Yelp's Top 100 Brunch Spots of 2024. The list features the best spots in the country based on customer reviews.April 29, 2024
Arts & Culture
Allentown's expanded science museum now has animatronic dinos, live otters and a waterfall
The Da Vinci Science Center opens at its new location, at 815 W. Hamilton St. in Allentown, on May 22, 2024. The expanded science museum has exhibits on the human body, Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine and live river otters. The museum, previously located at Cedar Crest College, moved into a $65 million, downtown facility.April 29, 2024
Investigations
Multiple cars catch fire at Pa. State Police impound lot in West Philly
Several vehicles caught fire at the Pennsylvania State Police impound lot at 2201 Belmont Ave. in Wynnfield Heights on Monday, April 29, 2024. Firefighters responded to the scene at 4 a.m. State Police have not released information about the fires, including their cause.April 26, 2024
Courts
Ex-union leader John Dougherty's extortion trial ends in mistrial
A mistrial was declared in the trial against former union leader John Dougherty and his nephew, Greg Fiocca. They were charged with extortion for allegedly threatening a contractor during a dispute about Fiocca's job performance and pay during the construction of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in 2020.April 25, 2024
Jobs
Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center go on strike ahead of 76ers playoff game
Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center went on strike ahead of Thursday's 76ers home playoff game against the Knicks as they continue to fight for better wages and health care benefits.April 25, 2024
Food & Drink
Bagels & Co. at Temple has preview for students Friday ahead of grand opening
Philly chain Bagels & Co. is opening a new location at Temple University and will have an exclusive preview Friday for students and faculty who show an ID before its grand opening Monday, April 29.April 25, 2024
Fitness
At next month's Beerathon 5K, runners can cheers after every mile
At the Beerathon 5K, runners can grab a beer after every mile and stop at a craft brewing festival after the race. Runners and beer enthusiasts can choose to do just the race, just the festival or both.April 24, 2024
2024 Election
Philly voters approve ballot question to give neighborhood groups legal aid in zoning cases
Philadelphia voters passed a ballot measure that requires the city to provide legal assistance to registered community organizations that are sued for their decisions in zoning cases. The ballot questions was supported by 66% of city voters during Tuesday's primary election.April 23, 2024
Food & Drink
Mom-Mom's Kitchen, Carbon Copy Brewing to open inside former Lunar Inn in Port Richmond
Carbon Copy Brewing and pierogi truck Mom-Mom's Kitchen are opening shop inside the former Lunar Inn at 3124 Richmond St. in Port Richmond. This will be the second location for Carbon Coby, which also has a location in West Philly. It's the first restaurant for Mom-Mom's Kitchen.April 23, 2024
Investigations
Police searching for 3 suspects tied to shooting near SEPTA transit hub in March
Philly police released surveillance video from the double shooting outside of Arrott Transportation Center in Frankford on March 25, 2024. Stephen Young, 33, was fatally shot and another man was wounded. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of three suspects.Just In
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