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

May 19, 2026

Education

GOP megadonor offers private school scholarships to students at Philly's shuttering public schools

by Molly McVety

An organization created by Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, an advocate for education vouchers, is offering 500 students from Philadelphia's shuttering public schools $8,000 scholarships to attend private schools.

May 19, 2026

Business

Black Sheep Pub in Rittenhouse vows to 'come back even stronger' from fire

by Molly McVety

Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant in Rittenhouse was damaged by a fire Monday night and will be closed indefinitely. Its owners say they are hopeful the Irish pub will 'come back even stronger.'

May 19, 2026

Transportation

New protections for bicyclists added to 13th Street in Center City

by Molly McVety

New bicycle safety protections have been installed along the 13th Street bike lane between Wood and Locust streets in Center City. They include delineator posts and modular curbs.

May 18, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA unveils transit plan for World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival

by Molly McVety

SEPTA will increase capacity on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines during World Cup matches this summer. Buses that run to Lemon Hill, the site of the FIFA Fan Festival, will run more frequently, too.

May 15, 2026

Courts

New Jersey State Police detective found guilty in fatal motorcycle chase in Burlington County

by Molly McVety

New Jersey State Police detective Mark Campagna was found guilty of endangering another person for his fatal high-speed pursuit of Omar Kebbabi on Route 206 in Burlington County in June 2023. Kebbabi died when he crashed into another vehicle while being pursued.

May 15, 2026

2026 Election

Why these two congressional districts outside Philly could be key to Democrats flipping the House

by Molly McVety

Democratic candidates in upcoming primaries for Pennsylvania's 1st and New Jersey's 2nd districts are hopeful they can unseat longtime incumbents Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) to help flip the House.

May 15, 2026

Education

Two Philly charter schools were recommended for nonrenewal. Here’s what happens next

by Molly McVety

Officials with the School District of Philadelphia recommended two charter schools in the city for nonrenewal, citing academic and financial shortfalls.

May 14, 2026

Investigations

Delco man wanted on child porn charges found hiding in Florida woods

by Molly McVety

Joseph Christopher Mazzoni, a Pennsylvania sex offender who was wanted for additional alleged sex crimes and for failing to register his address, was found living in a hut in Naples, Florida and arrested by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

Food & Drink

Kampar owner's new venture is a loaded baked potato shop on South Street

by Molly McVety

Chef Ange Branca and team behind Kampar, the Malaysian restaurant under reconstruction in Bella Vista, is opening loaded baked potato shop Mod Spuds on South Street on Friday after a successful pop-up run at Comfort & Floyd.

May 13, 2026

Education

School district renames headquarters after Constance E. Clayton, a former superintendent who put children first

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia renamed its headquarters on North Broad Street after Constance E. Clayton, a former superintendent and educator who shaped several of the city’s educational policies.