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

March 18, 2026

Government

Lucy the Elephant secures federal funds a year after DOGE cuts left renovations up in the air

by Molly McVety

Supporters of Lucy the Elephant said they have received enough funding through state and federal grants and private donations to undergo critical repairs after the Trump administration threw a wrench in previously approved plans.

March 17, 2026

Business

Nuclear company backed by Bill Gates to build $450 million facility in South Philly's Bellwether District

by Molly McVety

TerraPower Isotopes, a nuclear medicine company backed by Bill Gates, announced Tuesday that it would choose South Philadelphia’s Bellwether District as its home for a $450 million manufacturing facility.

March 16, 2026

Obituaries

Funeral for fallen Pa. state trooper Timothy O'Connor set for Wednesday

by Molly McVety

The funeral for Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, the Pennsylvania state trooper who was killed during a traffic stop earlier this month, takes place Wednesday in Downingtown. The service will be livestreamed.

March 16, 2026

Weather

It's 'unusually early' for a tornado watch in the Philly area, but the National Weather Service just issued one

by Molly McVety

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for much of Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware on Monday. While having a tornado alert is not rare for the area, this one comes 'unusually early,' a meteorologist says.

March 13, 2026

History

Bartram’s Garden exposes its ‘fraught’ history amid federal push to take down slavery exhibits

by Molly McVety

Over the past nine years, Bartram’s Garden has commissioned researchers who have uncovered the Bartram family's connections to slavery. Director of Development Caroline Winschel said that 'has to be part of the story we tell.'

March 12, 2026

Food & Drink

Here's where to celebrate Pi Day in Philly this weekend

by Molly McVety

For Pi Day on Saturday, the Franklin Institute will host themed educational events and Night Kitchen Bakery will have sales on pie slices.

March 12, 2026

Transportation

Security checkpoint at Philly airport closed due to TSA staffing shortages

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal C security checkpoint was temporarily closed Thursday by the Transportation Security Administration due to staffing shortages caused by the federal government shutdown.

March 11, 2026

Crime

Man connected to 2014 murder of 2 men in Philly added to FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list

by Molly McVety

A man who police say is connection to the August 2014 torture, kidnapping and murder of two Vietnamese brothers, who were found dead in the Schuylkill River, was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Wednesday.

March 10, 2026

Business

Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service

by Molly McVety

Robots will be motoring around Philly sidewalks after Uber Eats launched a new delivery program on Tuesday. Dozens of restaurants in Center City will be offering the service, which the company said is best suited for trips under 2 miles.

March 10, 2026

Business

Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly

by Molly McVety

The owners of the family-run Kelly’s Seafood restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia said on social media that they plan to sell their Old Bustleton Avenue property and retire after 68 years in business.