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.
July 17, 2026
Weather
Pennsylvania's air quality has worsened to 'very unhealthy' levels due to wildfire smoke
Pennsylvania has issued a Code Purple air quality alert, which means the air is 'very unhealthy' to breathe due to lingering smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada and Minnesota.July 16, 2026
Government
Philly DA Larry Krasner subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee over request for immigration records
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has been subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee because his office has not complied with a federal request for immigration records.July 16, 2026
Government
For Tattooed Mom to resume live music performances, L&I says it must obtain permits and a license
Tattooed Mom must obtain two permits and a license to resume hosting live music performances, Philadelphia's Department of Licenses & Inspections says. The South Street bar says the 'outdated' policy unjustly targets the LGBTQIA+ community.July 16, 2026
Travel
Starting this weekend, $5 shuttle bus rides to the shore are available
The Jitney Yellow Line is offering $5 round trips from Philadelphia to various Jersey Shore locations. There are weekend trips to Margate (July 17-19), Wildwood (July 24-26) and Cape May (July 31-Aug. 2).July 15, 2026
Government
Mayor Parker vows to fight to restore President's House exhibit after Trump administration replaces slavery panels
Mayor Cherelle Parker says she will fight to restore the President's House exhibit in Independence National Historical Park to its original form after the Trump administration replaced panels on slavery overnight.July 15, 2026
Health
Wildfire smoke is headed for Philly. Here's how to stay safe
Smoky air conditions are expected to enter the Philadelphia area Wednesday night and persist until at least Friday, the National Weather Service says. As the air quality worsens, these precautions may be advised.July 14, 2026
Illness
Pa. health department launches dashboard of reported measles cases in the state
Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched an online dashboard that tracks the status of reported measles cases around the state.July 14, 2026
Courts
Pa. and N.J. each receive over $400,000 in 23andMe settlement
Pennsylvania and New Jersey announced settlements with the genetic testing company 23andMe after 42 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit in the wake of the company's 2023 data breach.July 13, 2026
Obituaries
Richard D. Wood Jr., the Wawa CEO who brought made-to-order hoagies to the chain, dies at 88
Richard Wood Jr., longtime CEO of Wawa, died on Friday at 88, the company said Monday. He is credited with implementing made-to-order hoagies and expanding the convenience chain beyond the Philly region.July 13, 2026
Health News
Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College to open Allentown campus
Thomas Jefferson University plans to open a Sidney Kimmel Medical College branch campus in Allentown. Its first class will begin instruction in July 2029.
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