Michaela Winberg
Reporter
Michaela Winberg is a general assignment reporter at Billy Penn.
A recent graduate of Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication, she was editor-in-chief of The Temple News, where she oversaw the production of the weekly newspaper and daily online content, both focused on hyperlocal coverage of North Philadelphia.
Michaela previously worked at several daily news outlets, including the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Bellingham Herald based out of Washington state. She also helped produce a Philly pop-up podcast called Story Shuffle.
At Temple, she helped launch CoveringAddiction.com, a project geared toward finding solutions to drug addiction in Philadelphia. She's passionate about reporting on addiction and other issues faced by local communities in Philly.
Michaela is a North Philly transplant, originally from Jersey.
Recent Articles
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How a Francisville bike shop-cafe combo defies gentrification stereotypes
"Bicycle shops need to portray themselves as neighborhood hubs," said Malaysia native Izzat Rahman.
Philly’s music-festival famous ‘Jelloman’ is getting a documentary
Paul Vile sells thousands of jello shots backstage at concerts. And he's Kurt Vile's brother.
How will the city fund Philly schools? Here’s what local officials are suggesting
The School District of Philadelphia needs money, but municipal leaders can't agree on where to find it.
City website: You can use fire hydrants for fun. City officials: No you can’t.
Water plugs were opened illegally more than 650 times last summer.
After allegations of bed bugs and grift, city facility cuts ties with South Philly recovery house
Clean Days & Sober Nights is privately owned — and certification isn't mandatory.
Here are this summer’s opening dates for Philly public pools
Of the city's six dozen swim spots, three will be missing this year.
How does West Philly celebrate Father’s Day? With a 1,000-person block party
Organizers want to help change the narrative of Black fatherhood.
A love affair, an overseas escape and a terrorist attack: How Khyber Pass Pub got its name
Why the Old City bar is named after a trail between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Seating has been removed from the Wawa at Broad and Walnut
Was the change in response to the two recent stabbings there?
This Philly housing project helps residents double their income
The Women's Community Revitalization Project offers 282 units and a slew of community services.