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.
July 22, 2025
Music
Low Cut Connie says Wilkes-Barre show was canceled over band's political views
Philly rock band Low Cut Connie says their show in Wilkes-Barre on Friday night was canceled because of their political views. Earlier this year, the group released a track protesting the Trump administration and withdrew from a concert at the Kennedy Center.July 22, 2025
Business
Vintage clothing store Snail to open in Old City, giving jeans, T-shirts and leather goods a 'second life'
Snail, a new vintage clothing store, is gearing up to open at 159 N. 3rd St. on Aug. 1. Owner Lauren Thomas said she stocks a variety of pieces, but tends to gravitate toward Americana styles in jeans, T-shirts and crewnecks.July 21, 2025
Education
Temple could have its largest class of incoming freshmen this fall
Temple University received the largest amount of deposits ever from accepted students, which could indicate its largest freshman class yet. The jump comes despite a hike in tuition.July 21, 2025
Environment
Wawa in Wildwood reopens after 800-gallon fuel spill is cleaned up
Approximately 800 gallons of fuel spilled at the Wawa at 418 W. Rio Grande Ave. in Wildwood during a delivery Sunday evening. The store and nearby roadways have reopened, but it's not clear how much, if any, fuel entered storm drains that feed into the backwaters.July 18, 2025
Transportation
Section of Market Street to close to westbound traffic for over 3 months
Market Street will close to westbound traffic from Aug. 4 to Nov. 17 to undergo roadway and sidewalk improvements. Drivers should expect delays and will be rerouted to Front Street, Arch Street and 6th Street.July 18, 2025
Food & Drink
Mt. Airy's Jansen will switch to 'greatest hits' tasting menu ahead of Sept. 27 closure
Jansen, a fine-dining restaurant in Mt. Airy, will close its doors on Sept. 27. But before that happens, it will transition to a tasting menu on weekends in August and daily in September with some of its favorite dishes from the past decade.July 18, 2025
History
Inaugural North Philadelphia History Festival to honor the area's cultural past
The first North Philadelphia History Festival will take place July 24-27 at various locations in Strawberry Mansion, Northern Liberties and the area around Temple University. Events include video screenings, photography exhibits and walking tours on African American and Puerto Rican legacies that helped shaped the areas cultural identity.July 17, 2025
Courts
Former Philly police officer Mark Dial, who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry, released on parole after sentencing
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial was granted immediate parole Thursday after being sentenced to 9.5 months to 2 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop in Kensington in August 2023. Dial, 29, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in May and served 10 months in prison while he awaited sentencing.July 16, 2025
Nature
A dinosaur that once drew huge crowds to the Academy of Natural Sciences is back on display at the Philly museum
The skeleton of a Hadrosaurus dinosaur that was found in Haddonfield, New Jersey in 1858 is back on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The prehistoric herbivore was the first mounted dinosaur to be displayed at a museum in the 19th century.July 16, 2025
Government
District Council 47's new contract includes salary increases, new health care benefits
District Council 47 reached a tentative deal early Tuesday morning on a three-year contract that will increases the pay for white-collar city workers. The increases the workers' pay by 2.5% in its first year. Additional 3% raises follow in the second and third years. It also includes new health care benefits.Just In
- Cellphones to be banned in Pennsylvania schools from 'bell to bell' next school year
- Fantasy football start/sit advice: Jordan Love is about to erupt
- Philly has one of the worst youth vaping rates in the country. The city is taking new steps to help teens quit
- Mural of LeBron James replaces painting of Phillies' 'Daycare' trio in Fishtown
- Full injury reports for Sixers-Cavaliers on Thursday
- Investigators have found no human remains at the Horsch house in Olney, health officials say
- 26 horror authors are coming to Manayunk on Halloween for a book convention
- Vintage flea market returns to Drexel University area this Saturday
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