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

May 19, 2025

Men's Health

New ways to test for prostate cancer are being developed to help with early detection

by Michaela Althouse

Researchers are developing new methods to test for prostate cancer, including using urine, saliva and gene patterns to detect the disease.

May 19, 2025

Nature

With flashlights and buckets, volunteers 'listen for the hops' to save frogs and toads in Roxborough

by Michaela Althouse

Each spring, volunteers close roads in Roxborough to help toads and frogs safely cross to their mating grounds along the Roxborough Reservoir — and back again.

May 19, 2025

Businesses

McMillan's Bakery closes after 86 years in Haddon Township

by Michaela Althouse

McMillan's Bakery shut its doors Sunday after 86 years in Haddon Township, New Jersey. While offers were made to buy the family business, which was known for its cream doughnuts, the owners opted to close over selling to outsiders.

May 16, 2025

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart's '72 Hours' seeking high-end car owners in N.J. for summer shoots

by Michaela Althouse

Producers for Kevin Hart's '72 Hours' are searching for luxury car owners in the New Jersey area for shoots this summer. The upcoming Netflix film follows the Philadelphia actor as a 40-something executive who joins a bachelor weekend for a group of 20-somethings.

May 15, 2025

Government

Slain rapper LGP Qua's family, friends urge City Council to better address Philly's gun violence problem

by Michaela Althouse

Rapper LGP Qua's mother, Tamara Davis, and other loved ones urged City Council to better address Philadelphia's gun violence problem on Thursday. The musician, who had recorded songs with will.i.am and French Montana, was fatally shot in Juniata Park on Sunday.

May 15, 2025

'Task' teaser features possible sneak peek of scenes shot in Wissahickon Valley Park

by Michaela Althouse

The new teaser for HBO Max's 'Task' includes a few shots of what could be Wissahickon Valley Park, where the series shot last summer. The show, created by Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby and set in the Philadelphia suburbs, follows an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) who forms a task force to investigate violent break-ins led by a local family man (Tom Pelphrey).

May 14, 2025

Transportation

New Schuylkill River trail segment and bridge connecting Grays Ferry to Center City opens Saturday

by Michaela Althouse

The Christian to Crescent trail segment connecting 34th Street in Grays Ferry to Christian Street in Center City is opening Saturday, May 17. The $48 million project includes a bridge over the water and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.

May 14, 2025

Arts & Culture

At the Arden Theatre, 'Rent' can be watched from a couch

by Michaela Althouse

Starting Thursday, $20 'couch rush' tickets will be available at the TKTS booth at the Independence Visitors Center for the Arden Theatre's production of 'Rent.' The seats, available up to 72 hours in advance, will be for six couches placed at the edge of the stage.

May 13, 2025

Food & Drink

Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean to serve fries at Checkers drive-thru in Northeast Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean will work the Checkers drive-thru at the fast food chain's location at 9173 Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday from 6:30-7 p.m. The restaurant will be donating a portion of every large french fry order to the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia.

May 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Philadelphia restaurants will be featured in Michelin Guide for the first time

by Michaela Althouse

This year's Michelin Guide Northeast Cities edition will include a section on Philadelphia, officials announced Monday. Inspectors are already in the field searching for restaurants to include.