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 25, 2025

Music

Temple's Jazz Band to release live album from its 'surreal' show in Japan

by Molly McVety

The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its seventh album, 'Live From Japan, on Feb. 6. The album includes seven live tracks from its performance at Tokyo's Akasaka B-flat nightclub in March 2025.

December 24, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA to expand late-night service for New Year's Eve celebrations

by Molly McVety

SEPTA will operate on modified schedules for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and will add late-night train service to accommodate for the city's New Year's Eve celebrations.

December 24, 2025

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Macy's closure marks end of era for Wanamaker Building

by Molly McVety

Wanamaker Building entered a state of flux this year after Macy's closed and new owners released plans to convert it into a mixed-use hub with retail, apartments and a rooftop pool.

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.