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.
October 12, 2024
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours returns with a peek into artists' workspaces
More than 180 artists will open their doors during Philadelphia Open Studio Tours event Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Tour creative workspaces, watch live demonstrations and more all across Philadelphia.October 12, 2024
Courts
SS United States, landlord reach settlement for artificial reefing in Florida
Two years of legal disputes have finally reached a conclusion for the SS United States, a former cruise liner docked in South Philly. The ship with "soon" depart for Norfolk, Virginia before it heads to Florida to be sunk as an artificial reef.October 11, 2024
Government
Mayor Cherelle Parker shakes up administration, naming new leaders for two major initiatives
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced several new appointments in her administration Friday following this week's announcement of Chief Deputy Mayor Aren Platt's resignation. Among them, Jesse Lawrence will oversee the development of 30,000 affordable housing units, and Isabel McDevitt will head the project to build a $100 million wellness center for drug treatment.October 11, 2024
Recreation
The Pennypack Trail and Path in Northeast Philly are now connected
The Pennypack Trail and Pennypack Path now connect, creating a 10.3-mile seamless trail from the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia to Bristol Road in Bucks County. The $1.3 million project includes a concrete island in State Road that is designed to help cyclists and pedestrians safely transfer between the trail and path.October 11, 2024
Government
City Council to consider restoring tax incentive for sustainable businesses in Philly
Philadelphia's Sustainable Business Tax Credit had been a benefit for qualifying businesses for 14 years until it expired in 2023. On Thursday, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier introduced a bill that would bring the credit back, expanding the credit to $8,000 and making the program permanent.October 9, 2024
Investigations
Burglary at Jewelers' Row store caught on surveillance video
Four men broke into LXY Philadelphia Boutique on Jeweler's Row on Sept. 24 and walked aways with purses valued at $200,000, police said. Surveillance video shows the men breaking into the store. No arrests have been made. Police are asking the public to help identify the suspects.October 9, 2024
Prisons
Pa. has 41,282 residents who can't vote in November because they're imprisoned for felonies
In Pennsylvania, there are 41,282 residents in jail or prison who can't cast a ballot in the upcoming election because of a felony conviction, according to a report released Thursday from the Sentencing Project. Authors of the report are hoping the release of national data sheds light on the disenfranchisement of incarcerated people.October 9, 2024
Senior Health
Baby boomers are living longer than previous generations, but they have more health problems
Baby boomers are more likely to have chronic health problems like diabetes, obesity, cancer and heart disease than previous generations did at the same age. The study comes as Medicare costs are rising as more baby boomers hit retirement age.October 8, 2024
Investigations
Cyberattack on American Water prompts the Camden-based utility to pause billing
American Water, the Camden-based utility, has paused billing while it responds to a cyberattack it suffered Thursday. The company took its customer portal offline and is cooperating with law enforcement officers and third-party professional investigating the breach.October 7, 2024
Investigations
Darrah School Apartments building in Francisville partially collapses
The Darrah School Apartments building at 718 N. 17th St. in Philadelphia partially collapsed Sunday night, authorities said. No one was injured but several cars were damaged by falling bricks. The cause of the partial collapse has not been determined.Just In
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