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 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.

September 11, 2025

Tom Pelphrey reveals how he perfected his Delco accent for 'Task'

by Molly McVety

'Task' star Tom Pelphrey explained how he perfected the Delco accent during an appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on Wednesday night.

September 11, 2025

Shopping

After 20 years and donating $5 million, Philly AIDS Thrift vows to 'keep going'

by Molly McVety

Philly AIDS Thrift, the nonprofit/thrift shop in Queen Village, will be throwing a block party Saturday to celebrate its 20th anniversary and mark reaching $5 million in donations to HIV/AIDS advocacy organizations over the years.

September 11, 2025

Health News

N.J. expands access to COVID-19 shots, countering federal guidelines that limit who's eligible

by Molly McVety

New Jersey issued an order this week to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine, contradicting recently changed federal guidelines that limit who's eligible for the shot.

September 10, 2025

Transportation

Cameras to start flagging drivers who are speeding on Broad Street on Monday

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia said on Monday it will start using 15 automated cameras along Broad Street to issue warnings to drivers who are going at least 11 mph over the speed limit. After a 60-day grace period, ticketing will begin Nov. 14.

September 10, 2025

Arts & Culture

Free Library exhibit examines how different cultures view death and grief

by Molly McVety

The Free Library of Philadelphia's new exhibit, 'Or Not To Be,' explores how different cultures and generations have viewed death, grief and the afterlife by using items from its collections. It is open through Feb. 28.

September 9, 2025

Business

Visit Philadelphia expands marketing reach with $9 million tourism campaign for 2026

by Molly McVety

Visit Philadelphia unveiled a $9 million tourism ad campaign Tuesday that expands to a more national audience to promote a busy 2026 schedule of events that includes a year filled with celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.