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

September 26, 2025

Food & Drink

3 Philly restaurants, including Kalaya, named among 50 best in North America

by Molly McVety

Kalaya, Friday Saturday Sunday and Royal Sushi & Izakaya were named to North America's 50 Best Restaurants list published by William Reed. Kalaya's chef Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon was named the continent's best female chef.

September 26, 2025

Immigration

Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds

by Molly McVety

An influx of immigrants in the Philadelphia region has staved off population decline and coincided with increases in household income and educational attainments, and a decrease in poverty, a new report from The Welcoming Center shows.

September 25, 2025

Food & Drink

Tria opens Rittenhouse event space that will host wine-tastings and classes taught by sommeliers

by Molly McVety

Tria wine bar opened a new event space in Rittenhouse, dubbed Tria Events, that will offer wine tastings and classes taught by sommeliers. The venue, at 1720 Sansom St., also can be rented out for private events.

September 25, 2025

Jobs

Temple Health nurses, technicians to strike Oct. 6 unless contract negotiations gain traction

by Molly McVety

About 2,600 Temple Health nurses and technicians plan to hold a five-day strike from Oct. 6-11 unless the health system meets their contract demands. The work stoppage would affect Temple University Hospital, Temple Women and Families Hospital and the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Jeanes Hospital.

September 25, 2025

Streaming

What to Stream: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'The Lost Bus'

by Molly McVety

'Abbott Elementary' will debut its fifth season on ABC in October. Also new to streaming are comedy/horror classic 'Death Becomes Her' (on Netflix) and action thriller 'The Lost Bus' (on Apple TV).

September 24, 2025

Government

New Jersey PBS to shut down next summer due to funding cuts

by Molly McVety

New Jersey PBS said it will cease operations on June 30, 2026, because it is unable to extend its contract with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority. The station's owner, WNET, citied significant funding cuts.

September 23, 2025

Children's Health

Trump's claims on Tylenol's link to autism draw rebuke from scientists

by Molly McVety

President Donald Trump and his top health officials warned that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may cause autism on Monday. But research on the link is not conclusive, scientists say. Some called Trump's remarks dangerous.

September 23, 2025

LGBTQ

AIDS Walk Philly hits the end of the road after raising over $18 million in 38 years

by Molly McVety

Action Wellness announced that AIDS Walk Philly is ending after 38 years. The organization will partner with the William Way LGBT Community Center to hold a retrospective event on Oct. 19 to honor the fundraiser's legacy.

September 23, 2025

New docuseries on 2011 fatal stabbing of Ellen Greenberg to premiere Monday

by Molly McVety

Hulu and Disney+ will premiere a new docuseries on Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher who was found stabbed to death in her apartment in 2011. The show features exclusive interviews and details from the crime scene.

September 19, 2025

Celebrities

Taylor Swift announces new film with behind-the-scenes footage of the making of 'The Life of a Showgirl'

by Molly McVety

Taylor Swift announced a new film celebrating the release of her upcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' that will be available in all AMC theaters from Oct. 3-5.