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.
March 25, 2025
Government
Mayor Parker proposes $2 billion investment to make Philadelphia housing more accessible
Philadelphia's $2 billion housing initiative aims to create 30,000 units through new mortgage programs, rental assistance and streamlined Land Bank processes.March 24, 2025
Environment
Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest completely contained, officials say
the 2,300-acre California Branch Wildfire that broke out Saturday in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday morning. The cause has not been determined. Two campsites were evacuated, but no structures are threatened and no injuries have been reported.March 21, 2025
Government
Philly's new director of LGBTQ+ Affairs is Tyrell Brown, who has helped shape the city's Pride events
Tyrell Brown, who served as executive director of Galaei, a social services organization serving queer and trans people of color, has been named Philadelphia's new director of LGBTQ+ Affairs by Mayor Cherelle Parker. Brown replaces former director Celena Morrison-McLean.March 21, 2025
Recreation
Organization looks to open Philly's first bar that shows only women's sports
Watch Party PHL, a community of women's sports fans, plans to open its own bar in Philly in 2026 that would only show women's sports on its TVs. Group leaders launched a GoFundMe on Thursday with the goal to raise $50,000 to get the project started.March 20, 2025
Government
Process begins to repeal legislation to build 76ers arena in Center City months after team scrapped plans
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Councilmember Mark Squilla began the process of repealing the legislation package for the scrapped 76ers arena in Center City. After the controversial project was approved in December, Comcast Spectacor and the team reached a deal for a new structure at the South Philly sports complex.March 19, 2025
Investigations
Pedestrian fatally struck by U-Haul truck in Kensington
A U-Haul driver who fatally struck a woman walking on the sidewalk in Kensington on Tuesday afternoon and then fled the scene was taken into custody, police say. The driver lost control of the truck after leaving the scene of another nearby crash, investigators say.March 19, 2025
Education
Trump administration plans to freeze $175 million in federal funding to Penn over trans athlete policy
President Donald Trump has signaled he will freeze $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over trans athlete policies. A senior Trump administration official told Fox Business about the planned cuts Wednesday morning. Penn, however, said it hasn't received an official notification.March 18, 2025
Business
Tequilas Restaurant reopens two-years after kitchen fire
Tequilas Restaurant in Rittenhouse is reopening Tuesday after two years of repair work prompted by a kitchen fire in February 2023. The blaze caused significant damage to the building. Dinner reservations are now available on Mondays through Saturdays from 5-9 p.m.March 17, 2025
Health Insurance
Jefferson Health is no longer in-network for Cigna after contract expired Saturday
Jefferson Health is now out-of-network for people with employer-based Cigna health insurance, because the two organizations failed to reach a new deal covering reimbursement rates. The old deal expired Saturday. Emergency care at Jefferson's hospitals remains in-network and Medicare Advantage members are not affected.March 17, 2025
Education
Community College of Philadelphia professors, staffers authorize a strike
About 1,200 Community College of Philadelphia faculty, adjunct professors and staffers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. They have been working without contracts since August. They are demanding CCP increase their wages, boost staffing levels and provide free transit passes to students.
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