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

October 8, 2026

Education

Philly school district says 720 students were 'inappropriately dropped' from school rosters

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia said Thursday 720 students were 'inappropriately dropped' from rosters. The statement comes after a report some students who moved were re-enrolled ahead of a funding deadline.

October 8, 2026

Government

Investigation into New Jersey voter registration system reveals more issues, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says

by Molly McVety

New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission incorrectly approved voter registrations for hundreds of people who identified themselves as being under 18 or incarcerated, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.

October 8, 2026

Entertainment

These Philly bars are opening early and serving brunch for the Eagles' 9:30 a.m. kickoff in London

by Molly McVety

Stressed about making plans for the Eagles’ early-morning kickoff? Here are some places to watch the London game and enjoy brunch specials in Philly on Sunday.

October 7, 2026

Politics

Pa. lawmaker resigns from committees following claims he called state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta an anti-gay slur

by Molly McVety

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine resigned from four House committees amid accusations that he used an anti-gay slur toward state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia.

October 6, 2026

Government

While residents near Lemon Hill welcome park improvements, some say more work needs to be done

by Molly McVety

Lemon Hill Park will receive around $7 million worth of improvements, which include a new, 43,500-square-foot playground, but some nearby residents worry some of their concerns will not be addressed in the project.

October 6, 2026

Government

City seeks feedback on two streetery designs in effort to expedite permitting process for outdoor dining

by Molly McVety

Two city-approved streetery designs are on display on the southeast corner of LOVE Park as officials look to streamline the heavily scrutinized permitting policy for restaurants to add outdoor dining.

October 5, 2026

Government

Crackdown on skill game machines could begin next week, Pa. state police warn

by Molly McVety

Pennsylvania State Police are advising businesses to remove unlicensed skill game machines by Wednesday, Oct. 14. At that point, police will begin enforcing a state Supreme Court ruling that determined the machines are like slot machines and subject to regulations by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

October 2, 2026

Philadelphia 250

In 1870, the Academy of Music hosted the first public audience to watch a motion picture

by Molly McVety

The first motion picture to be displayed in front of a public audience will be celebrated by the Philadelphia Film Society this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee's '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.

October 2, 2026

Investigations

13-year-old boy charged in shooting death of his 16-year-old friend in Norristown

by Molly McVety

Daniel Hawkins-Boyce, 13, is charged with third-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting his friend, William Boyd, 16, in a Norristown home on Sept. 22.

October 2, 2026

Development

Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they've been kept in dark about delayed construction project

by Molly McVety

The Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they're frustrated that they've been kept in dark about a delayed construction project. Programming is in limbo amid the uncertainty around the six-month renovation.