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 19, 2025

Celebrities

Jake Tapper says Trump administration violated First Amendment by pressuring ABC to suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

by Molly McVety

CNN anchor Jake Tapper criticized the FCC for pressuring Disney and ABC to suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' following Kimmel's comments about the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk. Tapper was appearing on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to promote his new book, 'Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever Way.'

September 19, 2025

Arts & Culture

Artist who designed Obama's 'Hope' poster has new mural towering over LOVE Park

by Molly McVety

Artist Shepard Fairey, best known for designing former President Barack Obama's 'Hope' campaign poster, has a new Center City mural titled 'Uplift Justice' that's located on the side of the former District Attorney's Office at 1421 Arch St.

September 18, 2025

Investigations

Four Philly prison workers charged with covering up alleged inmate assault

by Molly McVety

Three correctional officers at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility and their supervisor are charged with conspiring to cover up an alleged assault of an inmate who was beaten so badly that he needed emergency surgery.

September 18, 2025

Books

Author M.L. Rio went on an 18-month road trip as research for her new book. After writing it, she settled in Philly.

by Molly McVety

Bestselling author M.L. Rio took an 18-month road trip as research to develop themes and settings for her third novel. After finishing 'Hot Wax,' the writer decided it was time to settle down, choosing Philadelphia as her final landing spot.

September 17, 2025

Investigations

West Philly teen found guilty of trying to make bombs for Syrian terrorist group

by Molly McVety

Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, 19, of West Philly, was found guilty of trying to build explosives to be used in a terrorist attack in the Philly region, but acquitted of possessing a weapon of mass destruction.

September 16, 2025

Celebrities

Before Robert Redford became a movie star, he acted at a New Hope theater

by Molly McVety

Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at 89, appeared in two plays at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope – 'Tiger at the Gate' and 'Nobody Loves Me,' which became 'Barefoot in the Park' when it hit Broadway.

September 16, 2025

Development

Wanamaker Christmas festivities face cutbacks if fundraising goal isn't met, organizers say

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Visitors Center says it needs to raise $50,000 by the end of the month to help pay for staffing and security at the Wanamaker Building to put on the Christmas light show and Dickens Village experience this year.

September 15, 2025

Movies

Trailer shows Jeremy Allen White playing Bruce Springsteen in upcoming biopic

by Molly McVety

A new trailer of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, premiered Sunday during the Emmy Awards. The film will be released in theaters Friday, Oct. 24.

September 12, 2025

Education

How the School District of Philadelphia will decide which schools must close

by Molly McVety

The School District of Philadelphia plans to close, rehabilitate or repurpose some of its school buildings. Each school is being evaluated on its condition, ability to provide programs, capacity level and whether its community can withstand a closure.

September 12, 2025

Arts & Culture

A painting owned by the Philly art museum is nearly identical to a Vermeer. Now, they're hanging side by side

by Molly McVety

'Girl with a Guitar,' a painting acquired by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1933 is nearly identical to Johannes Vermeer's 'The Guitar Player.' For the first time, they are on display together at London's Kenwood House until Jan. 11.