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

May 2, 2024

Books

Kelsey McKinney of podcast 'Normal Gossip' spills the beans on her new book

by Michaela Althouse

Philly resident Kelsey McKinney, the creator and host of 'Normal Gossip' announced Wednesday that she's releasing a book. 'You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,' which will be released in February, is a collection of essays on gossip, plus a few pop culture musings.

May 1, 2024

Education

Community College of Philadelphia seeks additional $20 million from city budget

by Michaela Althouse

Professors and staff at the Community College of Philadelphia want $20 million in additional funds from the city's 2025 budget. They say students are lacking the resources they need to graduate.

May 1, 2024

Women's Health

Breast cancer screenings should begin at 40, new guidelines say

by Michaela Althouse

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women begin getting breast cancer screenings every other year at age 40. This ensures coverage under the Affordable Care Act and brings the panel in line with guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society and other organizations.

April 30, 2024

Food & Drink

Cafe La Maude named one of Yelp's best brunch spots in the U.S.

by Michaela Althouse

Cafe La Maude, the Northern Liberties French-Lebanese restaurant, was named No. 30 on Yelp's Top 100 Brunch Spots of 2024. The list features the best spots in the country based on customer reviews.

April 30, 2024

Fitness

Exercise doesn't just help youth stay physically healthy – it's linked to better mental health, too

by Michaela Althouse

Better performance on physical fitness tests is linked to reduced risk of mental health disorders among children and adolescents, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study suggests exercise can help reduce the risk of anxiety, depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among American youth.

April 29, 2024

Investigations

Multiple cars catch fire at Pa. State Police impound lot in West Philly

by Michaela Althouse

Several vehicles caught fire at the Pennsylvania State Police impound lot at 2201 Belmont Ave. in Wynnfield Heights on Monday, April 29, 2024. Firefighters responded to the scene at 4 a.m. State Police have not released information about the fires, including their cause.

April 29, 2024

Arts & Culture

Allentown's expanded science museum now has animatronic dinos, live otters and a waterfall

by Michaela Althouse

The Da Vinci Science Center opens at its new location, at 815 W. Hamilton St. in Allentown, on May 22, 2024. The expanded science museum has exhibits on the human body, Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine and live river otters. The museum, previously located at Cedar Crest College, moved into a $65 million, downtown facility.

April 26, 2024

Courts

Ex-union leader John Dougherty's extortion trial ends in mistrial

by Michaela Althouse

A mistrial was declared in the trial against former union leader John Dougherty and his nephew, Greg Fiocca. They were charged with extortion for allegedly threatening a contractor during a dispute about Fiocca's job performance and pay during the construction of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in 2020.

April 25, 2024

Jobs

Aramark workers at Wells Fargo Center go on strike ahead of 76ers playoff game

by Michaela Althouse

Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center went on strike ahead of Thursday's 76ers home playoff game against the Knicks as they continue to fight for better wages and health care benefits.

April 25, 2024

Food & Drink

Bagels & Co. at Temple has preview for students Friday ahead of grand opening

by Michaela Althouse

Philly chain Bagels & Co. is opening a new location at Temple University and will have an exclusive preview Friday for students and faculty who show an ID before its grand opening Monday, April 29.