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 28, 2026

Arts & Culture

Filmmakers who set out to produce a comedy on the PPA instead confront tragedies of a car-obsessed culture

by Molly McVety

Two filmmakers who set out to produce a comedic short film on the Philadelphia Parking Authority instead explored how drivers' entitled mindset neglects the safety of others on the road. ‘Car Brain' premiers Thursday.

October 27, 2026

Neighborhoods

Food pantry burns down at South Philly Community Fridge in Point Breeze

by Molly McVety

South Philadelphia Community Fridge will operate without a pantry in its Point Breeze location for the foreseeable future after a fire destroyed the food storage structure Monday night.

October 26, 2026

Celebrities

Schools that received HVAC units from Jalen Hurts hold pep rallies to show their support for injured Eagles QB

by Molly McVety

Students at some of the schools that received HVAC units from Jalen Hurts' foundation held pep rallies and wrote get-well-soon cards on Monday to show their support for the injured Eagles quarterback.

October 23, 2026

Government

DA Krasner and police commissioner trade barbs over 2023 acquittal of man accused of killing officer this month

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner responded Friday to Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's remarks that his comments about a prior case against Eric Lewis were 'absolutely unacceptable.' Lewis, who is accused of fatally shooting officer Shane Seiber, had been charged in a 2019 fatal shooting.

October 23, 2026

Celebrities

LeBron James dismisses President Trump's criticism of his conduct during national anthem

by Molly McVety

Sixers star LeBron James shrugged off President Donald Trump’s claim that he disrespected the United States by making a basketball shooting motion during the national anthem before the team's opening game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

October 22, 2026

Government

Cellphones to be banned in Pennsylvania schools from 'bell to bell' next school year

by Molly McVety

Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign a 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban passed by the Pennsylvania legislature. The bill bans students from using cellphones in public and private schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

October 22, 2026

Investigation

Philly school district says GOP-led House panel's report claiming its lessons incite antisemitism is 'blatantly partisan'

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia slammed a report by a Republican-led U.S. House committee that claims its lessons legitimize radical groups and incite antisemitism, saying it 'distorts and mischaracterizes' its curricula.

October 21, 2026

Business

After Marsha's abrupt closure, is there an appetite for a women's sports bar in Philly?

by Molly McVety

After Marsha’s abruptly shut down, owner Chivonn Anderson reflects on the challenges she faced opening Philly’s first women’s sports bar and looks ahead to the future of the industry in the city.

October 21, 2026

Investigations

Investigators have found no human remains at the Horsch house in Olney, health officials say

by Molly McVety

No human remains have been found at the Olney home of Eugene and Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday. Animal bones were reportedly discovered during an excavation.

October 20, 2026

Investigations

Penn Wood restores most sports, but not football, amid a review into 'culture' in athletics department

by Molly McVety

Days after suspending Penn Wood High School's athletic programs, the William Penn School District said it will reinstate most of the fall sports programs as an investigation into the 'culture and climate' is underway.