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 3, 2025

Entertainment

Don't have tickets to the Eagles' game? Turn Thursday into a bar crawl instead

by Molly McVety

With the Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener, here's how to turn Thursday into a daylong bar crawl around Philly — with food and drink specials, live music and plenty of chanting guaranteed.

September 2, 2025

Government

With Philly water rate hikes kicking in, average customers can expect to pay nearly $100 more per year

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia Water Department customers will see increases on their monthly bills after facility upgrades, water quality obligations and inflation led to service charge hikes that went into effect on Sept. 1.

August 29, 2025

Education

Philadelphia teachers union ratifies new contract with school district

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers ratified the three-year contract its leadership reached with the School District of Philadelphia. The deal includes annual pay raises, a one-time bonus, paid parental leave and sick time changes.

August 29, 2025

Arts & Culture

Chester County couple who restore comic books revive business after winning $10 million defamation lawsuit

by Molly McVety

Chester County comic book restorers auction Superman, Batman comics after winning $10 million defamation lawsuit against grading company that accused them of making fakes.

August 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Wonder to open its third Philly food hall in University City next week

by Molly McVety

Wonder is opening its third food hall in Philadelphia next week on the University of Pennsylvania campus. It will be the eighth location in the region, with another 12 more expected to follow.

August 29, 2025

Quinta Brunson poses with Kyle Schwarber after filming 'Abbott' episode at game Phillies slugger hit 4 homers

by Molly McVety

The cast of 'Abbott Elementary' was at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night to film for the upcoming season and got to witness Kyle Schwarber, the episode's guest star, hit four home runs in a Phillies victory.

August 28, 2025

Education

Philadelphia teachers union to vote on tentative new contract

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is expected to vote Thursday on the tentative contract agreement its leadership reached with the School District of Philadelphia. The deal includes pay increases, paid parental leave and changes to the sick policy.

August 28, 2025

Food & Drink

Bartender of Friday Saturday Sunday's Lovers Bar honored for his innovation

by Molly McVety

Paul MacDonald, the head bartender at the Lovers Bar in Rittenhouse's Friday Saturday Sunday restaurant, was named one of the Wine Enthusiast's Future 40 Tastemakers for his innovative approach to making cocktails.

August 27, 2025

Courts

Woodmere Art Museum sues Trump administration for repealing $750,000 in grant funding

by Molly McVety

Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, claiming it illegally rescinded a $750,000 grant and seeking for the funds to be reinstated before the institution suffers 'irreparable harm.'

August 26, 2025

Entertainment

'Wheel of Fortune' live auditions will be held in Philly for the first time since 2015

by Molly McVety

'Wheel of Fortune' will be holding live auditions in Philly for the first time since 2015 A team of producers will be at the Event Center in Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Sept. 18, and 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to seek out contestants.