Molly McVety

Molly McVety is a staff writer for PhillyVoice with interests in both the natural and man-made environment, community debates and all things pop culture. She has previously written for DelawareOnline / The News Journal and received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Delaware. When she’s not writing Molly enjoys making and listening to music, taking long walks and cooking.

molly@phillyvoice.com

December 23, 2025

Development

Philly issues over 80 stop work orders to contractor it says created an 'alter ego' company to evade penalties

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia revoked the license and issued over 80 stop work orders for Elegance Group LLC, which primarily worked in North Philadelphia, after finding it had created an 'alter ego' business to evade a suspension.

December 22, 2025

Transportation

Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year

by Molly McVety

Over a third of Americans will be traveling more than 50 miles from their home from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1, according to AAA. The Philadelphia International Airport said it's expecting a 5 percent increase in passengers from 2024.

December 19, 2025

Media

Flyers suspend radio announcer Tim Saunders for explicit comment caught on hot mic

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia Flyers radio announcer Tim Saunders was suspended for two games after asking someone 'would you mind blowing me?' during a broadcast. He thought the microphone was off.

December 19, 2025

Parades

Mummers Parade 2026: Road closures, parking restrictions and how to watch

by Molly McVety

The 2026 Mummers Parade will return to Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's a guide to the city's road closures, parking restrictions and viewing options.

December 18, 2025

Crime

Man who allegedly killed Uber passenger in hit-and-run faces homicide charges

by Molly McVety

A man who allegedly killed an Uber passenger in a hit-and-run in North Philly on Monday is facing multiple charges including homicide by vehicle, flight to avoid apprehension and operating a car without a valid driver's license.

December 18, 2025

Courts

Gunman who killed 5 in 2023 Kingsessing shooting sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison

by Molly McVety

Kimbrady Carriker pleaded guilty to killing five people and wounding five others during a 2023 mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood. He was sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison.

December 18, 2025

Music

Grammy-nominated producer opens new recording studio in Philly, 'the capital for indie rock'

by Molly McVety

Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip opened Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia on Thursday. Yip, who's worked with Lauryn Hill, the Fray and Turnstile, hopes the state-of-the-art facility attracts top artists to the city.

December 17, 2025

Donations

Primo Hoagies is covering adoption fees for large dogs at this N.J. animal shelter

by Molly McVety

Primo Hoagies said it will cover the adoption fees for any large dogs that are taken home from Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, from now through Sunday.

December 17, 2025

Donations

Kensington nonprofit aims to show how building public gardens combats littering

by Molly McVety

Klean Kensington, a local organization that employs teens to tend to public gardens, received a $17,000 grant to transform a vacant lot into an outdoor space. Other nonprofits will track the impact the it has on the neighborhood.

December 16, 2025

Government

Auction of nearly 700 of the last pennies pressed in Philly and Denver totals over $16 million

by Molly McVety

The U.S. Mint last week auctioned 232 three-coin sets of the last pennies produced in Philadelphia and Denver. The final set, which included the dies used to imprint the coins, sold for $800,000.