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

February 5, 2026

Garage Beer has a contest to win a day with the star of its new Super Bowl ad: Doug, the miniature horse

by Molly McVety

Garage Beer, which is owned by Jason and Travis Kelce, said it will offer a chance to spend a day Doug, the 15-year-old miniature horse that stars in a 60-second commercial that will air locally on Super Bowl Sunday.

February 5, 2026

Investigations

Norristown police officer put on leave after striking naked man with vehicle

by Molly McVety

A Norristown police officer was placed on administrative leave after he struck a naked man with his vehicle while responding to the scene Wednesday. The incident is being investigated by Montgomery County detectives.

February 4, 2026

Weather

City taps into work program to pay over 200 people to assist in snow removal

by Molly McVety

As Philadelphia continues to grapple with the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the city is tapping into the Same Day Work and Pay program to bring in paid workers to clear snow and ice from the streets, sidewalks and curbs.

February 4, 2026

Crime

Philadelphia police search for man linked to fatal shootings of 2 tow truck drivers

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia police are seeking the public's help to find a man who's allegedly linked to two separate fatal shootings involving tow truck drivers. Najee Williams, 27, faces multiple charges including murder.

February 3, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA will stop posting bus, trolley delays on social media starting next week

by Molly McVety

SEPTA is moving away from using social media to alert riders about bus and trolley delays, shifting instead to real-time updates on its website, app and third-party platforms like Google Maps.

February 2, 2026

Women's Health

Birth center coming to Germantown aims to fill void left by closure of Bryn Mawr's

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Midwife Collective plans to open a birth center in Germantown to fill the void left by the closure of Bryn Mawr's LifeCycle Wellness, which has provided midwifery services for nearly 50 years.

February 2, 2026

Arts & Culture

Low Cut Connie revise ICE protest song 'Livin In the USA' for new album

by Molly McVety

Low Cut Connie released the title track off the band's new album, 'Livin in the USA,' on Monday. The song is a reworked version of a piano ballad the band dropped last year as a protest against President Trump's immigration policies.

February 2, 2026

Obituaries

Lou Capozzoli, musician and owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, dies at 86

by Molly McVety

Lou Capozzoli, a musician and the longtime owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, died Sunday night at the age of 86. He inherited the bar 28 years ago after the death of his father, Ray, who founded the South Philly dive in 1938.

January 30, 2026

Investigations

Man pistol-whipped during fight over parking spot in Kensington

by Molly McVety

An argument over a parking space in Kensington turned into a brawl in which a 45-year-old man was pistol-whipped by a 36-year-old woman, Philadelphia police said. The woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested.

January 29, 2026

Doug Pederson, Jason Kelce and Nick Foles revisit the Philly Special for new ESPN documentary

by Molly McVety

ESPN will premier a new '30 for 30' documentary on the Philly Special — the trick play that defined the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots in 2018. The film will feature interviews with Doug Pederson, Jason Kelce and Nick Foles.