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 17, 2026
Parenting
Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'
About 1 in 4 children are beginning to understand deception by the time they turn 10 months old, new research shows. By age 3, they often are adept liars.March 17, 2026
Investigations
Philly man charged with 'title washing' stolen luxury cars worth $3.8 million
Adam Richardson, 40, of Philadelphia, is charged with submitting false documents to obtain titles for 65 stolen luxury cars. The stolen vehicles are valued at $3.8 million and include a Ferrari and several Mercedes and BMWs.March 17, 2026
Music
For Record Store Day, WXPN is dropping a compilation that includes a song from its 1,000th Free at Noon concert
WXPN is releasing its 'Homegrown Originals Volume 4' vinyl compilation as a Record Store Day promotion. People who purchase an item at participating stores on April 18 will receive it as a gift.March 16, 2026
Pets
Dog rescued from Market-Frankford Line support beam that is several stories above ground
A small black Shih Tzu mix was seen running along the tracks on the Market-Frankford Line before she got stuck on a support beam that's several stories above ground. An ACCT member rescued the dog, which was named Dottie.March 13, 2026
Food & Drink
Argentine cafe and bakery Jezabel's to return to Fitler Square this summer
Jezabel's, an Argentine cafe and bakery, will open a new location in Fitler Square later this year. The eatery was in the neighborhood for seven years before it had to close in 2018, and chef Jezabel Careaga is eager to return to the area.March 13, 2026
Education
Philly school district plans to cut hundreds of positions to reduce $300 million deficit, but no layoffs are coming
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington announced a plan to cut $225 million in operating costs for the 2026-2027 school year that includes eliminating vacant roles, cutting substitutes and reassigning staffers.March 11, 2026
Government
Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down
Sincere Harris, one of two chief deputy mayors under Mayor Cherelle Parker, is departing city government for a job in the private sector.March 11, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA revives bus redesign plan with route changes and new schedules
SEPTA has revived the Bus Revolution, newly named the New Bus Network initiative, and will implement changes to routes and schedules in three phases, with the first one starting in August.March 11, 2026
Government
Mayor Parker proposes new taxes on Uber rides and Amazon deliveries to raise money for schools and road repairs
Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal includes new taxes on rideshare trips and retail deliveries in Philadelphia. It also includes funding to add homeless shelter beds and operate addiction recovery services.March 9, 2026
Politics
For young political candidates, getting elected is about making their voices heard
In upcoming Democratic primaries, two 20-somethings will appear on the ballots in Philadelphia and the suburbs. Leo Solga, 22, and Jahmiel Jackson, 24, shared why they're running, and how they feel they're represented currently.Just In
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- Two missing workers at collapsed CHOP parking garage presumed to be dead, Mayor Parker says
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