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

October 20, 2025

Arts & Culture

Mural Arts seeks artist to depict Philly's queer activists on Gayborhood nightclub

by Michaela Althouse

Mural Arts is seeking an artist to design a mural honoring queer activists who shaped Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ history. Applications can be submitted beginning Wednesday. The deadline is Nov. 2.

October 17, 2025

Health News

The use of AI in health care is evolving in ways that require regulations, Pa. lawmakers say

by Michaela Althouse

The use of artificial intelligence in health care is evolving and requires new regulations, according to Pennsylvania lawmakers who have introduced a bill to require providers and insurers to alert patients when AI is used and mandate humans review any AI assessments.

October 17, 2025

Investigations

DA Larry Krasner says preventing Keon King from making bail could have made 'all the difference' in Kada Scott case

by Michaela Althouse

District Attorney Larry Krasner blamed the city's bail system for the release of Keon King on kidnapping charges earlier this year. King is currently in custody and being charged for the abduction of Kada Scott, who went missing Oct. 4.

October 16, 2025

Government

Philly renters will get voter registration information when signing a new lease

by Michaela Althouse

Renters in Philadelphia will receive information on how to register to vote upon signing a new lease. City Council unanimously passed a bill updated the handbook that all renters receive so that it includes a link to a voter registration website.

October 16, 2025

Government

City Council committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence use in Philadelphia

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia City Council held its first hearing on artificial intelligence in government, with officials promising guidelines by spring as experts warned about AI limitations and impacts.

October 15, 2025

Investigations

Termini Brothers Bakery shares footage of vandals spray-painting its flagship shop

by Michaela Althouse

Termini Brothers Bakery says its flagship location on Eighth Street in South Philly was vandalized Monday night. Video footage shared by the bakery shows people spray-painting its exterior, a guard rail and a nearby van.

October 14, 2025

Kat Dennings tells Kimmel how childhood role as bedwetter led to her first date

by Michaela Althouse

Kat Dennings reflected on an childhood acting role as a bedwetter during her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday night. In the 1990s, the Bryn Mawr native appeared in an ad for a bedwetting medication.

October 14, 2025

Investigations

Search for missing Mount Airy woman now includes homicide detectives, police say

by Michaela Althouse

Kada Scott's disappearance is now being investigated by homicide detectives, Philadelphia police say. Scott, 23, went missing on Oct. 4. She was last seen heading from her Mount Airy home to her job in Chestnut Hill at 9:45 p.m.

October 13, 2025

Arts & Culture

Asian American dance company closing after nearly 20 years in South Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, an Asian American dance company, says it will close in March after being based in South Philly for nearly 20 years.

October 13, 2025

Transportation

Nor'easter interrupts service on NJ Transit lines at the shore

by Michaela Althouse

Multiple NJ Transit rail lines and bus routes are suspended or detoured Monday due to flooding and wind from the nor'easter, with service expected to resume Tuesday as conditions improve.