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 13, 2025

Jobs

Temple Health, unions agree to contract with pay raises, improved security

by Molly McVety

Temple University Nurses Association and Temple Allied Professionals ratified a three-year contract with 3.25% wage increases, security enhancements and bonuses, averting a planned five-day strike.

October 13, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift announces new docuseries and concert film for The Eras Tour

by Molly McVety

Taylor Swift is releasing a six-episode docuseries and concert film from her record-breaking Eras Tour, with the first installments streaming on Disney+ starting December 12.

October 10, 2025

Weather

Nor'easter likely to bring coastal flooding, strong winds to Jersey Shore this weekend

by Molly McVety

New Jersey has declared a state of emergency ahead of a nor'easter that will bring coastal flooding and 50 mph winds to the shore, with Philadelphia expecting steady rain and gusty conditions.

October 9, 2025

History

Navy's parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary

by Molly McVety

The Navy began its 250th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia with a procession of 10 ships on the Delaware River. People came from throughout the United States to celebrate the Navy's founding in Philly in 1775.

October 9, 2025

Lawsuits

Lawsuit accuses SEPTA of illegally increasing fares in September

by Molly McVety

SEPTA is accused of implementing its a 21.5% fare hike in September without properly allowing for public feedback. A class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday by George Bochetto seeks to reverse the increase and gain refunds for riders.

October 8, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Art Museum is officially renamed what most people already call it anyway

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has officially rebranded as the Philadelphia Art Museum, adopting the name most locals already use while unveiling a new griffin logo and community partnerships.

October 8, 2025

Crime

U.S. Supreme Court upholds death sentence given to Bristol man for killing a gay man in 1987

by Molly McVety

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Bristol man's first-degree murder conviction and death sentence from a 1987 killing of a gay man. The first-of-its-kind hate crime case comes as Pennsylvania has a moratorium on executions.

October 7, 2025

Government

The Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary in Philly with a ship procession, boat tours and a parade

by Molly McVety

The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary with several events in Philadelphia from Oct. 9-16, including a ship procession up the Delaware River, a Blue Angels flyover and a Center City parade. Here's a rundown of the events and info on road closures.

October 7, 2025

Media

USA Network names Sixers announcer Kate Scott lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage

by Molly McVety

USA Network, which announced an 11-year broadcast deal with the WNBA last week, named Sixers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott its lead broadcaster for WNBA coverage starting next season.

October 7, 2025

Education

Overall enrollment at Pennsylvania's state universities increases for the first time in over 10 years

by Molly McVety

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education reported the first system-wide enrollment increase since 2010, when it had 119,513 students. That figure fell all the way to 82,509 last year before the slight rise to 83,000 this fall.