Molly McVety

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

December 19, 2025

Media

Flyers suspend radio announcer Tim Saunders for explicit comment caught on hot mic

Philadelphia Flyers radio announcer Tim Saunders was suspended for two games after asking someone 'would you mind blowing me?' during a broadcast. He thought the microphone was off.

December 19, 2025

Parades

Mummers Parade 2026: Road closures, parking restrictions and how to watch

The 2026 Mummers Parade will return to Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's a guide to the city's road closures, parking restrictions and viewing options.

December 18, 2025

Crime

Man who allegedly killed Uber passenger in hit-and-run faces homicide charges

A man who allegedly killed an Uber passenger in a hit-and-run in North Philly on Monday is facing multiple charges including homicide by vehicle, flight to avoid apprehension and operating a car without a valid driver's license.

December 18, 2025

Music

Grammy-nominated producer opens new recording studio in Philly, 'the capital for indie rock'

Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip opened Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia on Thursday. Yip, who's worked with Lauryn Hill, the Fray and Turnstile, hopes the state-of-the-art facility attracts top artists to the city.

December 18, 2025

Courts

Gunman who killed 5 in 2023 Kingsessing shooting sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison

Kimbrady Carriker pleaded guilty to killing five people and wounding five others during a 2023 mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood. He was sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison.

December 17, 2025

Donations

Kensington nonprofit aims to show how building public gardens combats littering

Klean Kensington, a local organization that employs teens to tend to public gardens, received a $17,000 grant to transform a vacant lot into an outdoor space. Other nonprofits will track the impact the it has on the neighborhood.

December 17, 2025

Donations

Primo Hoagies is covering adoption fees for large dogs at this N.J. animal shelter

Primo Hoagies said it will cover the adoption fees for any large dogs that are taken home from Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, from now through Sunday.

December 16, 2025

Government

Auction of nearly 700 of the last pennies pressed in Philly and Denver totals over $16 million

The U.S. Mint last week auctioned 232 three-coin sets of the last pennies produced in Philadelphia and Denver. The final set, which included the dies used to imprint the coins, sold for $800,000.

December 15, 2025

Demonstrations

Funeral services begin Monday for Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who died years after motorcycle crash

Two days of funeral services will begin Monday for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan, who died on Dec. 2 at age 55, nearly seven years after a collision while riding to work on his motorcycle left him with severe brain injuries.

December 15, 2025

Adult Health

Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times

Tanning bed usage can cause DNA damage, mutate skin cells beyond ordinary sun exposure and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times, a new study found.

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