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 20, 2024
Odd News
American Airlines added nonstop flights to Brazil for Eagles season opener
Starting Monday, fans can get their hands on a nonstop ticket to the Eagles season opener in Sao Paolo, Brazil, courtesy of American Airlines. This will be the first time the airline has a direct flight to South America.April 20, 2024
TV
Sapphira Cristál lost 'RuPaul's Drag Race' but won Philly's heart
During the Season 16 finale of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Philly's Sapphira Cristál was named both runner-up and Miss Congeniality. But her performance throughout the season won the hearts of Philadelphians.April 20, 2024
Investigations
Voorhees Town Center closed this weekend following fire
Voorhees Town Center, a New Jersey mall, is closed for weekend following a fire at the food court Friday evening. Officials say the blaze reached two alarms at one point and tenants had to be evacuated, but no injuries were reported.April 19, 2024
Food & Drink
Wokworks will open its first Jersey Shore location in Margate this summer
Fast-casual stir-fry chain Wokworks will open a new location in Margate in June. Owner Brennan Foxman said the new spot will add options including peach yuzu slushies and dry pepper Korean fried wings.April 19, 2024
Food & Drink
Olde Kensington's the Ground Coffee is coming to Rittenhouse
The Ground Coffee, which opened in Olde Kensington in 2022, is opening a second location on Monday in Rittenhouse Square. The new store will have coffee, bubble tea, sandwiches, pastries, plants and more.April 18, 2024
Jobs
Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center will strike again next week
Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center said at a City Council meeting Thursday that they would be striking again next week during the 76ers' playoff games. Workers held a one-day strike earlier in April.April 18, 2024
2024 Election
On the ballot: Should Philly provide community groups legal support in zoning cases?
A ballot question in Tuesday's primary election asks if Philadelphia should provide legal support to registered community organizations, also known as RCOs, in zoning cases.April 17, 2024
Arts & Culture
Kevin Hart will end comedy tour with show at the Met in December
Philly native Kevin Hart will end his latest tour with at the Met in December. Tickets go on sale Friday with a presale Wednesday before the tour kicks off in June, and the show is phone-free.April 16, 2024
Education
Graduate student workers hold rally, accuse Penn of union-busting tactics
University of Pennsylvania graduate student workers and labor groups on campus held a rally Wednesday to show support for the ongoing unionization effort. Students said the university has tried to delay an election as a union-busting tactic.April 16, 2024
Courts
Ex-Doylestown Hospital director pleads guilty to stealing $600,000 from charity fund
Norma Galagarza, 68, of Chalfont, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $600,000 over a 13-year period from a charity fund that she oversaw. She was sentenced to five months probation and previously repaid the money. Prosecutors said she used the stolen money to pay her taxes, car payments and credit card bills.Just In
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- In Sixers' Game 3 loss, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond 'were trying as best as they could,' but their flaws were costly
- Philadelphia Eagles 2026 NFL Draft board
- New Jersey launches website to show how tax dollars are being spent and what programs are funded
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