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 3, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA's City Hall Station is getting a face lift ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations

by Michaela Althouse

SEPTA is installing new fare gates and making several other upgrades at City Hall Station ahead of an expected influx of riders in 2026. The Broad Street Line station is among SEPTA's busiest and connects to the Market-Frankford Line and several trolley lines.

October 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Here's how much Phillies fans will pay to do the 9-9-9 challenge at the ballpark this postseason

by Michaela Althouse

Phillies fans can now buy a box of nine mini hot dogs and small beers at the South Philly Market at Citizens Bank Park to partake in a viral challenge during Red October. Here's how much it costs.

October 2, 2025

Entertainment

Unrivaled is coming to Philly, marking the city's first pro women's basketball games since 1998

by Michaela Althouse

Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league that was founded in 2023, is going on tour this year and will make a stop in Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena in January, officials announced Thursday.

October 2, 2025

Crime

Philadelphia Police release survey asking what should be priority of its 5-year plan

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia Police released an online survey Thursday for public input as it develops its five-year strategic plan. Officials said the plan will offer strategies on recruitment, retention, wellness and other topics.

October 1, 2025

Business

Cantina la Martina in Kensington will close next month, but owners are searching for a new location

by Michaela Althouse

Cantina la Martina will close after nearly four years on D Street in Kensington. The owners said the shuttering was 'due to circumstances beyond our control,' but they plan to find a new home for the Mexican restaurant.

October 1, 2025

Performances

On stage in October: 'SIX,' 'Dracula' and a 'Million Dollar Quartet' jukebox show

by Michaela Althouse

In Philly area theaters in October, catch shows on the six wives of Henry VIII, the 'Million Dollar Quartet' and a teenager who ages four-times faster than usual. Plus, original shows on growing up in Philadelphia and the Harlem Renaissance.

October 1, 2025

History

Germantown to offer pass that gives access to 9 historic neighborhood sites

by Michaela Althouse

The new Historic Germantown One Pass, which goes on sale Friday and is available through Nov. 22, offers admission to nine museums and historic homes in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.

September 30, 2025

Recreation

With new theater company Relic, acting couple makes Philly part of the show

by Michaela Althouse

After nearly quitting acting during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kendyll Young and Grant Struber are opening Relic Theatre Co., which will put on its inaugural show 'Spring Awakening' at Christ Church Neighborhood House from Oct. 9-26.

September 30, 2025

Arts & Culture

Academy of Natural Sciences cuts hours due to low visitation, revenue challenges

by Michaela Althouse

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is cutting its operating hours from five days per week to three. Beginning in October, the museum only will be open Fridays through Sundays due to uncertain federal funding and low visitation.

September 29, 2025

Jobs

Starbucks workers rally after coffee chain closes 6 Philly stores

by Michaela Althouse

Unionized Starbucks workers rallied Sunday in response to the coffee chain's decision to close nearly 400 stores nationwide, including six in Philadelphia. The workers are seeking their first collective bargaining agreement since unionizing in 2021.