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.

michaela@phillyvoice.com

December 13, 2023

Transportation

Philadelphia receives $16.4 million in latest round of federal bike and pedestrian safety grants

by Michaela Althouse

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 13, 2023

Transportation

SEPTA to suspend Chestnut Hill West line this Sunday as city removes pedestrian bridge

by Michaela Althouse

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

Music

Kurt Vile makes surprise appearance during Beach House show at Johnny Brenda's

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia-based musician Kurt Vile made a surprise appearance Tuesday during a concert at Johnny Brenda's by t Baltimore band Beach House.

December 12, 2023

Holiday

To celebrate Kwanzaa, Philly will display a kinara at City Hall for the first time

by Michaela Althouse

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

by Michaela Althouse

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

by Michaela Althouse

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

by Michaela Althouse

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.

December 8, 2023

Transportation

More City Avenue lane closures scheduled near St. Joe's for pedestrian bridge construction

by Michaela Althouse

Drivers can expect extra traffic on City Avenue near St. Joseph's University beginning Monday, Dec 11, and lasting most of the the week as construction continues on the college's pedestrian bridge.

December 8, 2023

Government

What is Cherelle Parker's intergovernmental roundtable? Here’s everything you need to know

by Michaela Althouse

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced her intergovernmental round table this week. ,The group includes leaders from across the city, state and federal government who will help decide the city’s future.