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.
April 7, 2026
Investigations
Police officer shoots and kills 75-year-old man in West Philadelphia
A 75-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in West Philadelphia after a confrontation between the two broke out Tuesday morning. An investigation is underway.April 6, 2026
Accidents
Parents face charges after child is injured by wolf at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica
Parents face charges after their child suffered minor injuries near a wolf enclosure at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica. The couple was 25-30 feet away when the animal 'naturally grabbed' the toddler’s hand with its mouth, police say.April 6, 2026
Government
The Netherlands' king and queen to tour Philly ahead of White House visit
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will stop in Philadelphia as part of their three-day trip to the United States from April 13-15. Their visit also includes a dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump.April 3, 2026
Crime
Teenager in custody after his 3-year-old nephew was shot in the head
A 17-year-old boy is in custody following the shooting of his 3-year-old nephew in South Philly this week.April 3, 2026
Philadelphia 250
Franklin Field, the country's oldest collegiate stadium, has been at the forefront of innovation for 130 years
Franklin Field, the first collegiate stadium in the country, is one of four 'firsts' being celebrated this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee’s yearlong '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.April 3, 2026
Food & Drink
Love City Brewing and Sophie’s BBQ to team up for new Manayunk spot that's slated to open this spring
Love City Brewing has selected Sophie’s BBQ, a Havertown favorite, as the food partner for its Manayunk location that's planning to open later this spring.April 2, 2026
Food & Drink
Now serving brunch, dancerobot draws inspiration from Japanese roots and an old Philly diner
Justin Bacharach, co-owner of dancerobot in Rittenhouse, spoke about his inspirations for the newly unveiled brunch menu, ranging from traditional Japanese dishes to an old 24-hour diner in Philadelphia.April 2, 2026
Crime
Crackdown on North Philly drug trafficking group leads to 17 arrests
A group of 17 people allegedly involved in a North Philadelphia drug trafficking ring were arrested last week after an investigation from state and federal authorities.April 1, 2026
Nature
Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates birth of female ocelot, an endangered species
Officials with the Elmwood Park Zoo on Tuesday announced the birth of a female ocelot. The wild cats are an endangered species that are native to the Americas and resemble a slightly smaller leopard.March 31, 2026
Jobs
PECO employees file unfair labor practice charges as contract expires
Unionized PECO employees will begin working without a contract Wednesday, and workers said a work stoppage may be necessary if an agreement isn't reached soon.
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