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.
September 19, 2024
Food & Drink
Boozy Mutt to host matchmaking event for dog lovers who are looking for love
Fairmount bar the Boozy Mutt will host Single's Sip, a dog-friendly matchmaking night, on Friday, Oct. 4. For $80, participants will answer a questionnaire at the start of the night and receive one match from an algorithm halfway through the event.September 18, 2024
Funerals
The funeral Mass for police officer Jaime Roman, held at the basilica, is being livestreamed
The funeral Mass for Philadelphia police officer Jaime Roman, who was killed in the line of duty, takes place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City. Roman was shot while pursuing a suspect after a traffic stop in Kensington on June 22. He died last week at Temple University Hospital.September 18, 2024
Funerals
Funeral services for Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman begin early Thursday
Slain Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman's funeral continue early Thursday morning with a procession followed by a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Roman died Sept 10 from injuries he suffered after being shot duty in Kensington on June 10.September 18, 2024
Courts
Five former employees sue Register of Wills office and elected official John Sabatina for discrimination
Five former employees sued Register of Wills John Sabatina and the Philadelphia office for discrimination, claiming the Democrat fired them for not supporting him during his campaign. Sabatina fired 19 staffers of color and replaced them with white workers, the court filing says.September 18, 2024
Investigations
Man who worked as Sesame Place character allegedly exchanged sexually explicit photos with girl online
Don-Diego Parkman, 19, of Hamilton, New Jersey, is facing sexual assault charges for allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages and photos with a preteen girl from Missouri, Mercer County prosecutors say. Parkman previously worked as a costumed character at Sesame Place and had been hired by Six Flags Great Adventure, but had not yet started.September 17, 2024
Government
Former Project HOME executive to lead Philly's Office of Homeless Services
Cheryl Hill was appointed as the new head of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services. She comes to the role after serving as a senior vice president at Project HOME, and as the office faces financial scrutiny for overspending its budget in recent years.September 16, 2024
Festivals
It's Oktoberfest season. The first celebrations of German beer, food and culture are on tap for this weekend.
Oktoberfests take place across the Philadelphia region in September and October, with both kid-friendly and 21-and-older options. There will be pretzel tossing, costume contests, German brews and stein-holding competitions.September 16, 2024
Investigations
Demolition work begins on Frankford buildings that caught fire last week
Demolition work began Monday on the two commercial buildings that caught fire on the 1200 block of Adams Avenue in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 13. No one was injured in the four-alarm blaze, which remains under investigation, but several residents were displaced.September 13, 2024
Healthy Eating
The FDA wants to put nutrition warnings on the fronts of food packages to reduce obesity, other health conditions
Food and drink packages may soon have front-of-package nutrition labels that warn of high amounts of added sugars, sodium or saturated fats. The FDA plans has been considering several label options and plans to make a formal proposal this October. The change is aimed at reducing obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.September 13, 2024
Transportation
City Council lobbies for Harrisburg to fix SEPTA's $240 million budget deficit
Philadelphia City Council members are urging leaders in Harrisburg to provide more money for SEPTA, which is faced with a $240 million budget deficit.To boost revenue, on Sept. 23, SEPTA will reinstate parking fees for vehicles at its station lots. And it has proposed ending discounts for riders who use SEPTA Key cards and other contactless payment methods on buses, subways, trolleys and Regional Rail trains.Just In
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- New York City's Magnolia Bakery to open its first shops in Philly region
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