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

April 28, 2026

Travel

Southwest unveils new plane designed for America's 250th anniversary. Its first flight is to Philly

by Molly McVety

Southwest Airlines unveiled a plane named Independence One that's designed for America's 250th anniversary. The patriotic aircraft will fly to Philadelphia for its inaugural trip Wednesday.

April 28, 2026

Development

Please Touch Museum to welcome new exhibit with 20-foot climbing structure for 50th anniversary

by Molly McVety

The Please Touch Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall for its 50th anniversary. The project was paid for using a $2.5 million grant with the Fostering Character Through Children’s Museums program from Lilly Endowment.

April 28, 2026

Environment

Hatching of three eaglets in nest at Kerr Park in Downingtown causes area to be blocked off

by Molly McVety

A bald eagle nest has caused a section of Kerr Park in Downingtown to be blocked off after the hatching of three eaglets, and the presence of the protected bird could impact Fourth of July fireworks plans.

April 28, 2026

Crime

Teen mother charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of newborn baby in Northern Liberties

by Molly McVety

A teen girl has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of a newborn baby girl in a Northern Liberties apartment over the weekend.

April 27, 2026

Donations

Taryn Hatcher is giving away her Phillies gear to raise money for the Pennsylvania SPCA

by Molly McVety

Taryn Hatcher, the former NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster, is raising money for the Pennsylvania SPCA by giving away her Phillies merchandise in exchange for donations to the animal rescue organization.

April 24, 2026

Investigations

Man wanted for last summer's deadly block party shooting in Grays Ferry surrenders to police

by Molly McVety

Christopher Battle, who was wanted for his alleged role in the deadly block party shooting in Grays Ferry last summer surrendered to police on Thursday. Four people were killed in the shooting and eight others were wounded.

April 24, 2026

Government

New Jersey launches website to show how tax dollars are being spent and what programs are funded

by Molly McVety

Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled the New Jersey Report Card, a free website that allows users to track how tax dollars are being spent and what programs are being funded.

April 24, 2026

Entertainment

Ticket prices for the Flyers' playoff game Saturday rival the cost to attend last year's Stanley Cup Final

by Molly McVety

Tickets to the Flyers' playoff game Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins start at $431 on the secondary market, as of Friday morning. It's Flyers' most expensive home game on record, according to TickPick. Ticket prices are comparable to those paid to attend the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

April 23, 2026

Education

Philly school board delays vote on plan to close 17 schools hours before scheduled meeting

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia’s Board of Education has postponed its planned vote on the district’s sweeping facilities plan that includes the closure of 17 schools until next week, officials said Thursday.

April 22, 2026

Arrests

Police ID man accused of intentionally driving car into police headquarters

by Molly McVety

A man accused of intentionally driving an SUV into the Philadelphia Police Department's 2nd District headquarters was identified Wednesday as Dieufort Joly, 26, of Northeast Philadelphia.