Molly McVety

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 15, 2026

Health News

Shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center to reopen, but with a focus on outpatient services

Crozer-Chester Medical Center will reopen but with far fewer hospital beds and an increased focus on outpatient health care services, new owner Chariot Allaire said during a town hall in Chester, Delaware County, on Tuesday.

April 15, 2026

History

New York museum acquires rare Philly railcar from 1960s 'Almond Joys' fleet

The Trolley Museum of New York plans to restore a 1960s SEPTA car, one of two of its kind still in existence since the discontinuation of the 'Almond Joys' fleet in 1999. The organization hopes to restore the train to operating condition.

April 13, 2026

Recreation

Want to see Rory McIlroy at Aronimink? Here's a chance to watch a PGA Championship practice round for free

Pennsylvania residents can enter a sweepstakes to win free tickets to a practice round before the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square in May.

April 13, 2026

Investigations

West Chester University student fatally struck by car while walking near campus

A West Chester University student was killed early Sunday morning after being hit by a car while walking near the school’s campus, university officials say.

April 10, 2026

Investigations

Two missing workers at collapsed CHOP parking garage presumed to be dead, Mayor Parker says

The two missing construction workers trapped in the collapsed parking garage in Grays Ferry are presumed to be dead, city officials said. Demolition on the building will begin Friday.

April 10, 2026

Education

The Artemis II mission was extra special for these third graders in Chestnut Hill

The Orion spacecraft that carried the Artemis II crew around the moon also took with it an SD card containing the names of 5 million astronomy lovers — including those of 23 students from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.

April 9, 2026

Arts & Culture

Artist hopes painting over image of César Chávez in a Fairhill mural helps reframe his movement

An artist on Saturday will be painting over an image of César Chávez in a Fairhill mural with a portrait of Dolores Huerta, one of the civil rights leader's collaborators. A recent report accused Chávez of years of sexual abuse.

April 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Fleur's, the acclaimed French restaurant in Kensington, to close after 7 months in business

Fleur’s, the upscale French restaurant in Kensington, is closing Sunday — seven months after it opened at 2205 N. Front St. Its owners say they may open another restaurant in its place.

April 9, 2026

Food & Drink

A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager

Yards Brewing Co. has been chosen to serve the commemorative beer at the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia from April 20-22. The beer is called Of the Brewers. By the Brewers. For the Brewers.

April 7, 2026

Investigations

Police officer shoots and kills 75-year-old man in West Philadelphia

A 75-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in West Philadelphia after a confrontation between the two broke out Tuesday morning. An investigation is underway.

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