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

February 19, 2025

Transportation

How to stream the SS United States as it leaves Philadelphia and heads down the Delaware River

by Michaela Althouse

The SS United States, the historic ocean liner set to become the world's largest artificial reef, is leaving South Philadelphia, its home for nearly three decades. Here's how to stream its journey down the Delaware River, if you can't watch it leave in person.

February 18, 2025

Food & Drink

Fork's new top chef wants to 'champion Philadelphia cuisine'

by Michaela Althouse

Sam Henzy, the new executive chef at Fork, most recently led the kitchen at Middle Child in Fishtown. He's spent time working in Philly's top fine-dining destinations as well as a pair of Michelin-starred restaurants - Quince in San Francisco and Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark. He says he's 'endlessly curious about food.'

February 18, 2025

Transportation

Philly airport had 30.9 million flyers in 2024, more than any year since the pandemic

by Michaela Althouse

Approximately 30.9 million people flew in and out of the Philadelphia International Airport in 2024, its highest number of flyers since 2019. The roughly 10% increase in the airport's travelers from 2023 was largely because of a rise in domestic flights.

February 18, 2025

Transportation

Inclement weather further delays SS United States departure to Wednesday

by Michaela Althouse

The removal of the historic SS United States from South Philadelphia was further delayed until Wednesday afternoon due to continued high winds. The vessel is heading to Mobile, Alabama, where it will be cleaned and prepped to be sunk off the coast of Florida and turned into an artificial reef.

February 14, 2025

Celebrations

Eagles fans found some creative ways to watch the Super Bowl parade

by Michaela Althouse

Eagles fans watched the 2025 Super Bowl parade from many vantage points, including statues, light poles, garbage trucks and balconies. Here are photos of the more unique vantage points they found.

February 13, 2025

Government

Market Street block to be named for pioneering Black banker Emma Chappell

by Michaela Althouse

The 700 block of Market Street in Philadelphia also will be known as Emma Chappell Way to honor Emma Chappell, the first Black woman to establish a bank in Philadelphia. Chappell, who died at 80 in 2021, also was the treasurer for Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign in 1984.

February 12, 2025

Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and Eagles teammates shotgun beers with Jimmy Fallon

by Michaela Althouse

Eagles Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to discuss their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. They then shotgunned beers with some of the team's offensive linemen.

February 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Ex-Eagle Fletcher Cox to bartend at South Jersey pub on Thursday

by Michaela Althouse

Former Philadelphia Eagle Fletcher Cox will serve drinks at Cinder Bar in Clarksboro, New Jersey, on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Mullica Hill resident collaborated with the restaurant to create a charity burger featuring ground beef from his Texas cattle ranch.

February 11, 2025

Movies

Miles Teller to star as Gino Bartali, the cycling champ who helped save Jews during WWII

by Michaela Althouse

Miles Teller will star as Italian cycling legend Gino Bartali in a new biopic film. Alongside his athletic prowess, Bartali also delivered forged documents for the Italian resistance during World War II, helping to save Jews from Nazi Germany. He also sheltered a Jewish family during the war.

February 11, 2025

Books

In her new book, former 'Normal Gossip' podcast host Kelsey McKinney examines the real impact of the rumor mill

by Michaela Althouse

'You Didn't Hear This From Me,' the new book from former host of 'Normal Gossip' podcast Kelsey McKinney, is a collection of essays that explores the true impact of gossip — both good and bad.