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

January 16, 2026

Investigations

Telford man charged with raping elderly woman and burglarizing 4 houses

by Molly McVety

John Vernon Gray, 22, of Telford, is accused of breaking into four homes last year, raping a woman in her 90s and attempting to sexually assault three other women, police say.

January 16, 2026

These siblings from Plymouth Meeting are competing for $25,000 on the Food Network's new baking show

by Molly McVety

Abby and Cameron Bellezza, of Plymouth Meeting, are competing on the Food Network's latest competition show, 'Baking Championship: Next Gen.' The show has 12 sibling pairs competing for $25,000.

January 16, 2026

Mental Health

Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows

by Molly McVety

Psychiatric disorders have more genetic similarities than scientists previously understood, new research shows. The findings may lead to improvements in the way mental health disorders are diagnosed and therapies that can treat multiple disorders at once.

January 15, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of art museum steps

by Molly McVety

The Rocky statue that has stood next to the Philadelphia Art Museum since 2006 is being moved to the top of the museum's steps. The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the move Wednesday.

January 14, 2026

Philadelphia 250

The first professional basketball league formed in Philly in 1898, but the game didn't look anything like it does today

by Molly McVety

The National Basketball League is among the Philadelphia 'firsts' being recognized in 2026 by the city's historical commission as part of its year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday. Other firsts being celebrated in January include the first hot air balloon flight, volunteer fire department, Girl Scout cookie sale and Mummers Parade.

January 14, 2026

Development

Streetscape upgrades on South Broad Street's Avenue of the Arts set to begin this month

by Molly McVety

Updates on the revival of the 10-block stretch of South Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts were released Wednesday, with the first phase of construction between Pine and Spruce streets set to begin Jan. 30 and be finished by June.

January 13, 2026

Celebrities

Shane Gillis to develop new projects with Netflix under multi-year deal

by Molly McVety

Comedian Shane Gillis and his long-time collaborator John McKeever signed a multi-year deal with Netflix that will allow them to develop new projects and continue the production of 'Tires.'

January 12, 2026

Illness

Possible measles exposures took place at Philly airport, Amtrak's 30th Street station, health officials say

by Molly McVety

Possible measles exposures happened Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station in University City, health officials say. A person with measles traveled from the airport and boarded an Amtrak train to the BWI Marshall Airport station in Maryland.

January 9, 2026

Donna Kelce made her reality TV debut on 'The Traitors.' Here's how she fared

by Molly McVety

Donna Kelce made her reality TV debut Thursday night on Peacock's 'The Traitors,' joining Coatesville native Johnny Weir and 21 other celebrities in the popular murder mystery game. Here's how she fared.

January 8, 2026

Transportation

Red light cameras are now ticketing drivers in front of the Philly Art Museum

by Molly McVety

Red light cameras installed at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval — right in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum — are now issuing tickets to motorists who run red lights. Violators receive $100 fines.