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

April 16, 2024

Transportation

SEPTA seeks more transit officers, cleaner stations in 2025 budget proposal

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA released its 2025 budget proposal Tuesday, which includes funding for car upgrades and hiring more safety officials and cleaners for stations and vehicles.

April 15, 2024

Investigations

Overbrook shooting victim left to die at St. Joseph's University, police say

by Michaela Althouse

A 39-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was found at City and Cardinal avenues Sunday night on the campus of St. Joseph's University, authorities said. The man was shot elsewhere and left to die at the college. Police shut down City Avenue for multiple hours as they investigated the homicide.

April 12, 2024

Food & Drink

The new Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown aims to recreate the vibes of a Punta Cana vacation

by Michaela Althouse

Mamajuana Cafe, a New York restaurant chain that serves Dominican food and sushi, will open its new Philadelphia location at 1000 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Chefs Alexis Rosario and Jose Zarazuela created a Philly-specific menu with vegan options, plus a lounge space for DJs and other live music.

April 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Breezy's Deli brings robot smoothie maker to new store in Point Breeze

by Michaela Althouse

Breezy's Deli merges a corner store and a deli counter and has a robot that can make smoothies. The store opens Saturday at the corner of 23rd Street and Washington Avenue.

April 11, 2024

Business

For one Chester County family, farming is way of life largely unchanged for three centuries

by Michaela Althouse

Hidden View Farm in Cochranville has been in the Cochran family for 300 years. Chester County officials recently designated it as the second tricentennial farm in the state.

April 11, 2024

Odd News

'Professional walker' to stop in Philly as his 400-day trek across U.S. nears end

by Michaela Althouse

Holden Minor Ringer, a self-proclaimed 'professional walker,' has spent 400 days trekking across the country and plans to reach Philadelphia this weekend.

April 10, 2024

Investigations

Police officer purposely struck by ATV rider on I-95, investigators say

by Michaela Althouse

A Philadelphia Police officer was intentionally struck by an ATV driver on I-95 North on Tuesday evening, investigators said. The officer, who was riding a dirt bike, suffered minor injuries. The suspect was arrested in the Frankford area, investigators said.

April 10, 2024

Pop Culture

Trucks for Barbie and Hello Kitty make pit stops in Philly area this month

by Michaela Althouse

Two pop-culture-themed trucks will be rolling into the Philly area in unrelated events this month. The Barbie Truck Tour will stop in Ardmore on April 13 and Bridgewater on April 20. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will make an appearance at the Philadelphia Fashion District on April 20.

April 9, 2024

Arts & Culture

New Hope Film Festival to show Malcolm Kenyatta documentary

by Michaela Althouse

"Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn," which tells the story of state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D), will show at the New Hope Film Festival on Saturday, April 13. It will be the first time the film is being publicly shown in the area.

April 9, 2024

Jobs

Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center declare a one-day strike

by Michaela Althouse

Aramark workers will picket outside the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday as part of a one-day strike. The workers, who often also work at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, have been seeking higher wages and better full-time benefits.