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 6, 2024
Transportation
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission implement work zone speed cameras
Drivers began getting ticketed for going more than 11 mph over the speed limit in an active work zone in Pennsylvania. PennDOT and other officials announced this week that the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program had gone into effect.March 6, 2024
Wildlife
Adventure Aquarium's newest baby blue penguin needs a name and it's up to the public to decide
Three blue penguins hatched earlier this year at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. Two of them have been named Bananas Foster and Kiwi. Aquarium staffers are asking the public to help name the third. People can vote for one of four options – Lovie, Rose, Valentina and Venus – through Tuesday, March 12.March 6, 2024
Politics
Sen. John Fetterman removes William Way LGBT Center funding from bill
Sen. John Fetterman removed funding for a bill that would have given $1 million to Philadelphia's William Way LGBT Community Center. He said the funding wouldn't have made it through the appropriations process, but that he still fully supports the center.March 5, 2024
Education
Philadelphia school board's vice president announces intention to resign in April
Mallory Fix-Lopez, vice president of the Philadelphia school district's board of education, will resign her position in April. She has been a board member since 2018. During that time, she was a supporter of trans and nonbinary students and aided the board's transition away from state control.March 4, 2024
Food & Drink
The Phillies ended Dollar Dog Nights, so a South Philly restaurant is stepping to the plate
Juana Tamale, the Mexican restaurant at 1941 E. Passyunk Ave., will offer $1 hot dogs during home Phillies games this year. Owner Jennifer Zavala added the deal after the Phillies said they would be ending their Dollar Dog Nights promotion this season. Zavala said fans can buy them at her restaurant and take them into Citizens Bank Park.March 4, 2024
Investigations
Hit-and-run crash in West Philly leaves residents searching for answers
A hit-and-run crash damaged six parked cars at 44th and Chestnut streets in West Philadelphia on Saturday, March 2, police said. The impact of the crash was so severe that it left one car on top of another. The owners of the damaged vehicles are asking people to provide photos, videos and witness accounts that may help identify the driver.March 1, 2024
Social Media
Boathouse Row's new lights debut next week — here's how to win the chance to pick their colors for a night
Boathouse Row's historic buildings will be illuminated again on March 7 when the Philadelphia landmark's new lighting system is unveiled. In conjunction with the debut, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is holding a contest on Instagram that will choose one winner who will get to pick the colors of the lights for a night.March 1, 2024
Illness
People with COVID-19 can stop isolating once they are fever free and feeling better, CDC says
People with COVID-19 no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication and have improving symptoms, according to the CDC's new guidelines for respiratory illnesses. At that point, people can resume normal activities but they are advised to wear a mask and take other precautions for another five days.February 29, 2024
Jobs
Ultimo Coffee workers end strike, reach settlement with owners
Ultimo Coffee employees at the Newbold and Rittenhouse locations went on strike as union leaders and owners met Thursday to try to finalize a deal.February 28, 2024
Transportation
I-95 South to close overnight next week for highway capping project
I-95 South in Philadelphia will close between the I-676 and Callowhill Street exit and the Morris Street on-ramp for four nights beginning Monday, March 4, so work can continue on the $329 million project to expand the highway cap near Penn's Landing.Just In
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