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

March 6, 2026

Investigations

SUV driver killed in crash with SEPTA trolley in West Philly

A SEPTA trolley and an SUV collided on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia early Friday morning, killing the 32-year-old SUV driver and sending two trolley passengers to the hospital, investigators say.

March 5, 2026

Investigations

Cause of industrial explosion in Gloucester County remains under investigation

An industrial explosion at the Savita Naturals facility in Swedesboro, New Jersey on Wednesday left four people in critical condition and damaged the building, Gloucester County officials said.

March 5, 2026

Business

Watch Party PHL finds space on Broad Street for community hub centered on women's sports

The founders of Watch Party PHL, a group of women's sports fans, found a space on Broad Street to open the Stoop Pigeon — a cafe, bar and co-working space centered around women's sports.

March 4, 2026

Business

Metropolitan Bakery to close Rittenhouse location this month after over 32 years in business

Metropolitan Bakery will close its Rittenhouse location at 262 S. 19th St. on March 15 after over 32 years in business. The shop’s brand and recipes were sold to Merzbacher's in Germantown, which will continue to sell its products.

March 4, 2026

Celebrities

Quinta Brunson to receive GLAAD award for being ally to the LGBTQ+ community

'Abbott Elementary' showrunner Quinta Brunson will receive GLAAD's Vanguard Award, which is given to stars who don't identify as LGBTQ+ but have made a difference in promoting acceptance of queer people and issues.

March 3, 2026

Crime

Bus driver drove 54 elementary school students while intoxicated at four times standard legal limit, police say

A Boyertown Elementary School bus driver drove 54 students while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level four times Pennsylvania's legal limit for standard drivers, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.

March 3, 2026

Accidents

Blaze at West Philly rowhome sends nine firefighters to hospital

Nine firefighters were hospitalized after a rowhome collapsed from a fire in the Wynnefield neighborhood in West Philadelphia on Monday night.

March 3, 2026

Nature

Philly's growing season is nearly here. Here's a look at the latest gardening trends

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's 2026 gardening trends include fruit planting, 're-wilding,' gardening with gravel and cut flowers.

February 27, 2026

Food & Drink

These Philly bars and restaurants have specials inspired by the Flower Show

For the first time in the Philadelphia Flower Show's 197-year history, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is teaming up with local restaurants and bars to offer food and drink specials.

February 27, 2026

Business

Franklin Mall reopens Friday for first time since last weekend's fire

Franklin Malls in Northeast Philadelphia is reopening Friday with normal hours for the first time since a small fire forced a temporary closure.

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