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.
July 16, 2025
Nature
A dinosaur that once drew huge crowds to the Academy of Natural Sciences is back on display at the Philly museum
The skeleton of a Hadrosaurus dinosaur that was found in Haddonfield, New Jersey in 1858 is back on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The prehistoric herbivore was the first mounted dinosaur to be displayed at a museum in the 19th century.July 16, 2025
Government
District Council 47's new contract includes salary increases, new health care benefits
District Council 47 reached a tentative deal early Tuesday morning on a three-year contract that will increases the pay for white-collar city workers. The increases the workers' pay by 2.5% in its first year. Additional 3% raises follow in the second and third years. It also includes new health care benefits.July 15, 2025
History
18th-century tavern in Camden begins inside restorations to turn into American Revolution museum
The Benjamin Cooper House in Camden is undergoing a $4 million renovation and will reopen as a museum honoring South Jersey's Revolutionary War history. The first floor is set to open to visitors by next summer, when America will be celebrating its 250th birthday.July 15, 2025
Government
AFCSME District Council 47 reaches tentative deal with Parker administration
Mayor Cherelle Parker and AFSCME District 47 reached a tentative contract agreement early Tuesday morning, averting a possible work stoppage for the city's white-collar workers union. The deal, coupled with the one-year extension to their prior contract, will increase the workers' pay by 13.5% over four years, Parker said.July 14, 2025
Adult Health
AI has become ubiquitous in online search results, and Americans are using it to answer their health questions
Most Americans at least sometimes use AI-generated responses when searching online for health information, a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows. But many don't speak to their doctors about what the information they found. They also want providers to rely on their own experiences over AI.July 14, 2025
Food & Drink
Federal Donuts, Asher's Chocolates roll out a Phish-inspired doughnut
Federal Donuts, Asher's Chocolate and Phish teamed up to unveil the My Sweet One doughnut, which is named after one of the rock band's songs. The specialty doughnuts are available at Federal Donuts locations through Wednesday and at Asher's Chocolate's beer garden in Souderton on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds benefits charity.July 11, 2025
Family-Friendly
Adorable baby parades return to the Jersey Shore this summer
Baby parades return to Cape May, Wildwood and Ocean City in July and August with the chance to win prizes for the cutest kiddos at the Jersey Shore. The century-old tradition includes costume contests and awards for the best floats.July 11, 2025
Courts
Bucks County man sentenced to life in prison for shooting, beheading his father
Justin Mohn, the Levittown man accused of shooting and then beheading his father at their home in January 2024, was found guilty of homicide by a Bucks County judge Friday morning. He was sentenced to life in prison.July 10, 2025
Opioids
Pennsylvania gets $28 million in settlement with 8 opioid manufacturers
Pennsylvania will get up to $28 million from a settlement between several states and eight drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid crisis. Seven of the companies will be banned from producing drugs with large amounts of oxycodone, a prescription painkiller.July 10, 2025
Jobs
Why the agreement struck between DC 33 and the city isn't a done deal yet
Blue-collar municipal employees are back to work after a strike of over a week ended when a tentative agreement was reached on a three-year contract. While a labor professor says it's probably the best deal the union could get at this time, he's not sure a majority of members will vote to ratify it.Just In
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