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.
March 20, 2024
Religion
American Bible Society to close its museum on Independence Mall
The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center will be closing on March 28, 2024. The American Bible Society spent $60 million to build the museum, which opened on Independence Mall in 2021. Since then, the nonprofit has faced leadership changes, donor losses and museum revenue challenges.March 20, 2024
Food & Drink
Mural City Cellars to open new winery in Fishtown
Mural City Cellars, an urban winery in Philadelphia, is moving to a new spot inside a former auto body shop at 1831 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown. The new space will serve as a wine-making facility, bottle shop and wine bar. People can enjoy local wines, beers and charcuterie. It is open Thursdays through Mondays.March 19, 2024
Investigations
Philly rapper Phat Geez shot and killed in Brewerytown
Rapper Phat Geez, whose real name is Derrick Gant, was shot and killed on the 1200 block of North Taney Street in Philadelphia on Sunday night, police say. Gant was speaking to a passenger in a car before shots were fired, police say. He had a released a single, 'No Gunzone' in February that decried gun violence. Meek Mill mourned his death on X.March 18, 2024
Environment
Sections of Rittenhouse Square will close for a multi-year lawn restoration project
Sections of Rittenhouse Square will close for 18 months at a time over the next four years as crews work to restore the park's grasses. According to Friends of Rittenhouse leadership, the goal is to build better root systems for future generations.March 18, 2024
Investigations
Montgomery County man killed ex-wife in murder-suicide, police say
Al Allaberg, 44, fatally shot his ex-wife, Durdona Sultanova, 43, before killing himself Saturday in Huntingdon Valley, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Their bodies were found inside a walk-in closet at a home on the 400 block of Carson Terrace. Investigators ruled the shootings a murder-suicide after autopsies were performed Sunday.March 15, 2024
Food & Drink
Weavers Way Co-op to open new grocery store in Germantown in April
Weavers Way Co-op grocery store will open a Germantown location on April 17. General Manager Jon Roesser said the new, 6,000-square-foot space will feature indoor seating at a bar along the front windows, a small parking lot and a community fridge on the front sidewalk.March 15, 2024
Food & Drink
Cloud Cups to open new gelato shop in Kensington that offers 36 flavors
Cloud Cups is opening its new flagship store at 3525 I St. in Kensington on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The store will offer 36 gelato and sorbet flavors, owner Galen Thomas says. The store will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. Cloud Cups formed in 2018 and opened its first storefront in Fishtown last year.March 14, 2024
Politics
What's inside Mayor Cherelle Parker's first budget proposal
Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed city council on Thursday with her first recommended budget and a proposed five-year plan. In it, she made big investments in public safety, SEPTA, sanitation, education and more.March 13, 2024
Podcast
Jason and Travis Kelce's popular 'New Heights' podcast nabs major award
'New Heights,' the podcast by retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and brother Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs, was named the winner of the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. In a video acceptance speech, the brothers thanked their crew, fans and, of course, Swifties.March 13, 2024
Food & Drink
Fishtown's Kensington Quarters is closing after a decade
After 10 years on Frankford Avenue, Kensington Quarters will serve its last plates later this week. Owners announced the news on Instagram but didn't give a reason for the closure.Just In
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