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 17, 2026
Transportation
Lincoln Drive will be closed Saturday in East Falls for 'critical maintenance work'
Lincoln Drive will be closed to cars on Saturday, April 18, as crews conduct maintenance work on the roadway in East Falls. It's the second time it will be closed on a weekend this month.April 16, 2026
Government
City Council committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse
City Council will form a special committee to look into last week's collapse of a parking garage in Grays Ferry. The panel will review the incident and make recommendations for inspecting, monitoring and licensing future projects.April 15, 2026
Courts
Penn appeals order to release info on Jewish students and employees
The University of Pennsylvania has appealed a court ruling requiring it to submit information on Jewish students and staffers to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It also has requested a stay on the subpoena while the appeal is heard.April 15, 2026
Books
Free Library completely restores Saturday hours for first time since before the pandemic
The Free Library of Philadelphia will now be open on Saturdays at 52 of 54 branches. The only closed locations are a specialty branch and one that's under repair. Now, the system is exploring adding Sunday hours.April 14, 2026
Religion
Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticisms
Nelson Pérez, archbishop at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, defended Pope Leo XIV following recent criticisms from President Donald Trump. The president had called the pope 'weak' for calling for peace in Iran.April 14, 2026
History
Chester Springs mill is grinding flour with wheat stones that date back to 1747
The Mill at Anselma, a historic site in Chester Springs, Chester County, has restored its wheat stones that were last used in the 1880s. They were first used to mill flour when the mill opened in 1747.April 13, 2026
Transportation
Waymo's self-driving vehicles may help Philly fill its many potholes
Waymo and Waze have teamed up to map potholes in five cities — and they plan to do likewise in Philadelphia, once Waymo's self-driving cars gain approval to operate fully autonomously.April 13, 2026
Investigations
Bodies of two ironworkers recovered from collapsed CHOP parking garage
The bodies of two ironworkers who were trapped when the CHOP parking garage collapsed Wednesday were recovered early Monday morning. The cause of the collapse, which killed three people, remains under investigation.April 13, 2026
Immigration
City Council advances bills to restrict ICE agents, but Parker administration says they contain 'problematic language'
City Council is considering new restrictions on federal immigration agents, including banning them from using city-owned property to conduct immigration raids. The Parker administration warns that the legislative package contains some 'legally problematic language.'April 10, 2026
Pets
PAWS offering name-your-fee adoptions after garage collapse caused evacuation
Philly animal shelter PAWS is offering pay-what-you-can adoptions at its Old City location this weekend after it had to evacuate animals from its Grays Ferry clinic due to the parking garage collapse.Just In
- Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties
- Is all the prospect pressure on Gage Wood now?
- ESPN annual NFL survey: Jalen Hurts isn't a top 10 QB anymore
- Gas is cheaper at Freedom Fuel Network stations promoted by Trump. An economist weighs in on the price cuts
- Benjamin Franklin is reimagined as a rock star in new FringeArts musical
- A year after 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' 98,000 fewer people in Pa. are on SNAP
Must Read
