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.
December 15, 2023
Transportation
SEPTA plans to add rideshare-style bus service in some suburbs next year. How will it work?
SEPTA has proposed adding an on-demand bus service in the Philadelphia suburbs. The rideshare-like service would replace bus routes that are infrequent and have low ridership. The proposal is part of SEPTA's plan to overhaul its bus system. The 'Bus Revolution' plan will be voted on by the SEPTA board in January 2024.December 15, 2023
Shopping
European clothing brand Mango to open store in King of Prussia Mall next year
European clothing brand Mango is opening its first Pennsylvania store in January at the King of Prussia Mall. The new store, part of a larger U.S. expansion plan, will only sell the company's women's line.December 14, 2023
Government
Philly's chief medical examiner abruptly resigns after 1 year on the job
Philadelphia's Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Constance DiAngelo resigned from her post this week. The news comes just a few days after 6ABC reported that a Southwest Philadelphia family was suing the city after their 16-year-old daughter, Ashay McCord, was mistakenly cremated. Officials say DiAngelo's resignation is unrelated to the lawsuit.December 13, 2023
Music
Kurt Vile makes surprise appearance during Beach House show at Johnny Brenda's
Philadelphia-based musician Kurt Vile made a surprise appearance Tuesday during a concert at Johnny Brenda's by t Baltimore band Beach House.December 13, 2023
Transportation
SEPTA to suspend Chestnut Hill West line this Sunday as city removes pedestrian bridge
SEPTA will suspend service of the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line for all of Sunday, Dec. 17 as the city removes the Duval Street pedestrian bridge. Service will shift to the Chestnut Hill East line; extra trains will accommodate the change but no bus substitution is planned.December 13, 2023
Transportation
Philadelphia receives $16.4 million in latest round of federal bike and pedestrian safety grants
Philadelphia will receive $16.4 million for pedestrian and bicycling safety measures through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The funds will be primarily used for upgrades to Old York Road and Hunting Park Avenue in North Philly. Last year, Philadelphia received $30 million from the same grant.December 12, 2023
Holiday
To celebrate Kwanzaa, Philly will display a kinara at City Hall for the first time
In celebration of Kwanzaa, Philadelphia is placing a kinara outside City Hall for the first time this year. The 9-foot-sculpture will be displayed beside the city's Christmas tree and its menorah from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.December 12, 2023
Entertainment
Film crews working on Ridley Scott's 'Sinking Spring' spotted in Philly, including at the Franklin Institute
Crews were spotted filming at the Franklin Institute on Monday for Ridley Scott's upcoming Apple TV+ project. 'Sinking Spring,' previously known as 'Catamount,' is currently filming around Philadelphia. The series is an adaption of the novel 'Dope Thief' from Philly-native author Dennis Tafoya.December 11, 2023
Transportation
SEPTA releases final draft of its bus system overhaul with recommendations for new routes
SEPTA's Bus Revolution project — of which a final draft was released Monday — aims to increase service reliability with more frequent buses and on-demand services in Philly's suburbs, though the updated plan has 106 bus routes compared to the 125 available today. SEPTA’s board will vote on the draft Dec. 21.December 8, 2023
Holiday
Where to find holiday markets in Philly during the rest of December
In December in Philadelphia tons of vendors will take over parks, bars, restaurants and piers with all kinds of present options, giving you the chance to shop small, local and sustainable this season. Even up to the final days of the month, you can check out goth markets, vegan fests or just good old-fashioned makers' events.Just In
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