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 3, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Franklin Field, the country's oldest collegiate stadium, has been at the forefront of innovation for 130 years

by Molly McVety

Franklin Field, the first collegiate stadium in the country, is one of four 'firsts' being celebrated this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee’s yearlong '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.

April 3, 2026

Crime

Teenager in custody after his 3-year-old nephew was shot in the head

by Molly McVety

A 17-year-old boy is in custody following the shooting of his 3-year-old nephew in South Philly this week.

April 3, 2026

Food & Drink

Love City Brewing and Sophie’s BBQ to team up for new Manayunk spot that's slated to open this spring

by Molly McVety

Love City Brewing has selected Sophie’s BBQ, a Havertown favorite, as the food partner for its Manayunk location that's planning to open later this spring.

April 2, 2026

Crime

Crackdown on North Philly drug trafficking group leads to 17 arrests

by Molly McVety

A group of 17 people allegedly involved in a North Philadelphia drug trafficking ring were arrested last week after an investigation from state and federal authorities.

April 2, 2026

Food & Drink

Now serving brunch, dancerobot draws inspiration from Japanese roots and an old Philly diner

by Molly McVety

Justin Bacharach, co-owner of dancerobot in Rittenhouse, spoke about his inspirations for the newly unveiled brunch menu, ranging from traditional Japanese dishes to an old 24-hour diner in Philadelphia.

April 1, 2026

Nature

Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates birth of female ocelot, an endangered species

by Molly McVety

Officials with the Elmwood Park Zoo on Tuesday announced the birth of a female ocelot. The wild cats are an endangered species that are native to the Americas and resemble a slightly smaller leopard.

March 31, 2026

Jobs

PECO employees file unfair labor practice charges as contract expires

by Molly McVety

Unionized PECO employees will begin working without a contract Wednesday, and workers said a work stoppage may be necessary if an agreement isn't reached soon.

March 31, 2026

Investigations

Parkside council president charged with theft for allegedly using public funds to gas up his vehicles

by Molly McVety

Parkside Council President Dominic Capobianco is facing criminal charges for allegedly misusing public funds to personal use. Investigators allege he used a government card to purchase gas for his family's vehicles.

March 30, 2026

Education

This Philly elementary school is slated to become a middle school. The community is urging the district to reconsider

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia plans to transform John Moffet Public School from a K-5 school to a middle school as part of its sweeping facilities modernization plan. But the South Kensington community is rallying to keep it an elementary school.

March 30, 2026

Transportation

Uber program that gives free rides to seniors expands to Northeast Philly

by Molly McVety

Uber announced Monday it is partnering with Northeast Philly nonprofit KleinLife to offer seniors free rides, replicating a program it began with West Philadelphia’s ACHIEVEability during the height of SEPTA’s service cuts in the fall.