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 26, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Old City's reenactors charm tourists with tidbits of American history. But first they undergo a weekslong training course

by Molly McVety

Historic Philadelphia is expanding its cast of historical reenactors ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Before they begin performing on the streets, they undergo a weekslong training program.

February 26, 2026

Food & Drink

James Beard Foundation calls Oyster House one of Philly's 'most rewarding places to eat'

by Molly McVety

Oyster House in Center City is among six restaurants to receive a 2026 America's Classic award from the James Beard Foundation.

February 25, 2026

Recreation

Penn Museum, Academy of Natural Sciences slash summer camps due to revenue constraints

by Molly McVety

The Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University are no longer offering their long-running summer camps, citing budgetary restraints.

February 25, 2026

Education

In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it's learned from mistakes it made in 2013

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia proposes closing 20 schools by 2027, raising fears of repeating problems from 2013 when closures left buildings vacant and hurt academic performance.

February 24, 2026

Health News

Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule

by Molly McVety

A lawsuit filed by Democratic leaders from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and 13 other states challenged the Trump administration’s decision to reduce the number of recommended vaccines for children.

February 20, 2026

Investigations

Sex trafficking rivals arrested after turf war shooting in Norristown, police say

by Molly McVety

Efran Flores-Rodriguez, 24, of Norristown, and Fernando Meza-Ramirez, 42, of Corona, New York, have been charged with human trafficking following a shooting investigation, Montgomery County prosecutors say. Flores-Rodriguez also is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting Meza-Ramirez.

February 20, 2026

Music

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' was the best-selling album worldwide in 2025

by Molly McVety

Pop stars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter had some of the best-selling albums worldwide in 2025, the IFPI says. Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' was the top album. Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' and 'Short n' Sweet' also fared well.

February 19, 2026

Courts

President's House slavery exhibits restored after judge imposes deadline

by Molly McVety

The Trump administration began reinstalling the slavery exhibits at the President's House in Independence National Historical Park on Thursday morning after Judge Cynthia Rufe ordered it be restored by 5 p.m. Friday. The exhibits tell the stories of nine slaves that George Washington kept in his Philadelphia home while president.

February 18, 2026

Health News

Philly's new air quality monitors are measuring pollution in every neighborhood

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia has installed 76 air quality sensors throughout the city to track levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide — air pollutants that can aggravate asthma and other health conditions — in every neighborhood.

February 17, 2026

Celebrities

Bruce Springsteen dedicates upcoming national tour to ‘defense of America’

by Molly McVety

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on Tuesday released the schedule for its Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour, which includes a stop in Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 8.