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 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 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.

September 9, 2025

'Bel-Air,' which left on cliffhangers, will return for its final season in November

by Molly McVety

Peacock announced the fourth and final season of 'Bel-Air' will return Monday, Nov. 24. The show's third season ended on several cliffhangers, including a medical emergency, pregnancy reveal and chaotic wedding scene.

September 8, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA to restore full service by Sunday by using funding for capital projects

by Molly McVety

SEPTA plans to restore full service by Sunday after PennDOT approved its request to use $394 million of its capital assistance funds to cover daily operations for the next two years.

September 8, 2025

Politics

Following lawsuit, Trump administration reinstates $750,000 in grant funding to Woodmere Art Museum

by Molly McVety

Less than two weeks after the Woodmere Art Museum filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $750,000 of grant funding, the federal government agreed to give the money to the Chestnut Hill institution.

September 5, 2025

Education

Penn physics professor wins international award. Could a Nobel Prize be next?

by Molly McVety

Charles Kane, a physicist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will receive the Lorentz Medal, an award given every four years to scientists who make 'pioneering contributions' in theoretical physics.

September 5, 2025

Celebrities

Former President Joe Biden celebrated his granddaughter's birthday Thursday at Borromini

by Molly McVety

Former President Joe Biden celebrated the 25th birthday of his granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, at Borromini — the new Stephen Starr restaurant in Philadelphia — on Thursday night.

September 4, 2025

Government

New system targets form of deed fraud involving forgeries of deceased owners

by Molly McVety

To stop deed fraud, Philadelphia has started using technology that compares a signatories' name with death records from the Social Security Administration.