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

September 13, 2024

Celebrities

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reveals engagement to longtime girlfriend Bry Burrows

by Michaela Althouse

In photos published Friday with Essence, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Bry Burrows.

September 12, 2024

2024 Election

City Council approves plan to help seniors at nursing homes with mail-in voting process

by Michaela Althouse

City Council approve the Platinum Voters initiative, which will help seniors with the mail-in voting process. The Office of the City Commissioners will distribute mail-in ballot applications to nursing homes. After seniors receive ballots, the office will set specific dates for secure collection, and receipts will be provided to voters.

September 11, 2024

Food & Drink

After starting a bakery out of her home, New June owner to open first store in Brewerytown

by Michaela Althouse

New June bakery, which is known for its vintage-style occasion cakes, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this fall at 2623 W. Girard Ave. in Brewerytown. Owner Noelle Blizzard started the business out of her home and has built a loyal following through pop-up events and decorating classes.

September 11, 2024

Investigations

Jaime Roman, the Philly police officer shot during traffic stop in June, dies

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman died Tuesday at Temple University Hospital nearly three months after he was shot in the neck as a he pursued a man following a traffic stop in Kensington, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The alleged shooter, Ramon Rodriguez Vázquez, now has been charged with murder.

September 10, 2024

2024 Election

Road closures, SEPTA detours ramp up Tuesday ahead of presidential debate at National Constitution Center

by Michaela Althouse

Early Tuesday a security perimeter was established by the U.S. Secret Service that covers the blocks surrounding the National Constitution Center, Sixth and Arch streets. The perimeter stretches from Market Street north to Race Street and west of Fourth Street to Seventh Street. The 700 block of Race Street is closed along with the roadways around Franklin Square.

September 10, 2024

Food & Drink

Meetinghouse, My Loup named to Bon Appétit's best new restaurants list

by Michaela Althouse

Two Philly restaurants, Kensington's Meetinghouse and Rittenhouse's My Loup, were named to Bon Appétit's best new restaurants list, featuring 20 eateries from across the country. The list went through a six-month selection period and includes dining spots opened between March 2023 and March 2024.

September 10, 2024

2024 Election

Rallies for contraception rights, Palestine and more are planned ahead of tonight's presidential debate

by Michaela Althouse

Protesters supporting reproductive rights, Palestine and more a planning rallies around Philadelphia ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

September 9, 2024

Investigations

3 juveniles arrested for threatening shootings at 5 South Jersey schools

by Michaela Althouse

Three juveniles were arrested for threatening shootings at five schools in South Jersey: Woodbury Junior-Senior High School in Woodbury, Thomas Bowe Middle School in Glassboro, Holy Angels Catholic School in Woodbury, Haddon Heights Junior-Senior High School in Haddon Heights and Oak Valley School in Wenonah. Police said no one is at risk, though some schools closed out of precaution.

September 6, 2024

Government

Thousands of city workers get pay raise with contract extension, but the union isn't thrilled about the deal

by Michaela Althouse

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Friday that officials negotiated a one-year contract extension with DC 47, the union for thousands of city employees. The new deal includes a pay raise and bonus, but the union says it's less than what other organizations received.

September 6, 2024

Senior Health

Light pollution, known to affect circadian rhythms, also may increase Alzheimer's risk

by Michaela Althouse

Exposure to light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found Alzheimer's was more prevalent in areas with high amounts of light pollution – like Philadelphia. The association was stronger than several other factors, including alcohol abuse, obesity and heart failure, but weaker than links to hypertension and diabetes.