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

December 25, 2025

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Philly said bon voyage to the SS United States

by Michaela Althouse

The SS United States, a retired ocean liner that had been docked in Philly since 1996, left the city in February to become an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. Here's a look back at its journey and what's next for the ship.

December 24, 2025

Investigations

Photos show aftermath of deadly explosion at Bucks County nursing home

by Michaela Althouse

Two people are dead and 20 others injured after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Bucks County. Photos show the debris and rescue efforts from the deadly incident.

December 23, 2025

Investigations

Bucks County man dies after getting caught in a wood chipper

by Michaela Althouse

A Bucks County man in his 60s died Monday after getting caught in a wood chipper, police said. His name has not been released, but investigators were called to a residence in Lower Southampton Township for an industrial rescue.

December 22, 2025

Business

McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says

by Michaela Althouse

McMillan's Bakery, a South Jersey staple in Haddon Township, will not reopen, the family said Monday. Previous news reports said it would return under new ownership with the help of a family member.

December 22, 2025

Wildlife

Two African penguins, a critically endangered species, born at Adventure Aquarium

by Michaela Althouse

Two African penguins, a critically endangered species, were born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden in early November. Oscar and Duffy are the 51st and 52nd chicks to hatch at the aquarium.

December 22, 2025

Holiday

Philly expands New Year's Eve firework shows so there are more places to 'enjoy the magic'

by Michaela Althouse

Philadelphia's New Year's Eve firework shows to include two additional launching points so more people will be able to catch the illuminations from their neighborhoods, officials said Monday. There will also be a free concert on Dec. 31.

December 18, 2025

History

After 15 years, the President's House Site continues to tell the story of slavery in Philly

by Michaela Althouse

The President's House Site at Independence National Historical Park will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Sunday. Founder Michael Coard spoke about establishing the exhibit and its lasting legacy.

December 17, 2025

Food & Drink

New hot sauce from HotBox Philly to raise money for Ya Fav Trashman's neighborhood cleanups

by Michaela Althouse

Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, and HotBox Philly have created a new hot sauce, called Street Heat, in an effort to raise money for Haigler's organization Trash 2 Treasure, which conducts neighborhood cleanups.

December 17, 2025

Investigations

Man accused of hit-and-run crash that killed an Uber rider surrenders to police

by Michaela Althouse

Joseph Cini, who allegedly crashed his car into a Jeep Patriot, killing an Uber rider and injuring the driver, turned himself in to Philadelphia police on Tuesday night. He was fleeing arrest when the crash occurred Monday morning.

December 16, 2025

Courts

Bucks County man, 51, pleads guilty to killing mother and covering her body with a pile of furniture and linens

by Michaela Althouse

William Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty Monday to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, 82, and covering her body in a pile of furniture, clothes and towels at their Holland, Bucks County, home in June 2024. He will be sentenced to 26 to 54 years in prison.