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.
January 7, 2026
Government
Delaware County police chief placed on leave over a work schedule dispute, lawyer says
Shanee Mitchell, a police chief in Collingdale, Delaware County, was placed on administrative leave over a dispute about her work schedule, her lawyer said.January 7, 2026
History
Continental Army encampment site in Bucks County receives grant for repairs
A National Park Service grant will be used to renovate Bucks County's Thompson-Neely House, which was used as an encampment site for the Continental Army in December 1776.January 7, 2026
Real Estate
The Shops at Liberty Place in Center City are up for sale
The Shops at Liberty Place, a mall on Chestnut Street in Center City, was listed for sale by its owner, Metropolis. The 147,000-square-foot retail space includes a Puttshack, Bloomingdales and Victoria's Secret.January 6, 2026
Lawsuits
Four survivors of Bristol nursing home explosion sue facility's operator, PECO for negligence
Four survivors of the Bristol Health & Rehab Center explosion in December 2025 have filed a lawsuit accusing Saber Health Care Group, which operates the center, and PECO, the facility's energy supplier, of negligence.January 5, 2026
Food & Drink
At Post Haste in East Kensington, diners can choose what to pay on Sundays
Post Haste, a bar and restaurant in East Kensington, is testing out a new pay-what-you-can model for dinners on Sundays. Chef Ari Miller says it helps make food more accessible and build connections with the community.January 5, 2026
Entertainment
World Cup tickets are in high demand, but Verizon has a giveaway Friday
Verizon will release 'hundreds' of free tickets Friday to two World Cup matches in Philadelphia this summer. Fans need to be Verizon customers and a member of its loyalty program to qualify.January 5, 2026
Investigations
Racist, antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on Roxborough High School
A vandal spray-painted racist and antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, on Roxborough High School on Saturday night, Philadelphia police say. Investigators are searching for the culprit.January 2, 2026
Investigations
Police seek help finding SUV used in hit-and-run that killed DJ in Overbrook
Philadelphia Police are searching for a red 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE involved in the hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a local DJ, on Dec. 20. The SUV struck the musician as he made a left turn on his bicycle in Overbrook, police say.January 2, 2026
Transportation
Expect delays on I-95 in Northeast Philly as PennDOT schedules lane closures for repairs
PennDOT has scheduled lane closures on I-95 in Northeast Philly between the Allegheny and Cottman avenue exits from Saturday through Wednesday. A separate nine-month project begins Monday on Columbus Boulevard.January 1, 2026
TV
Meet Mandy Mango, the second Philly queen to be on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Mandy Mango, the second Philly queen on 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' discusses her love for performance, how she got into drag and following in the 'petite, luxurious footsteps' of Season 16 runner-up Sapphira Cristál.Just In
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- Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions
- Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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