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 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.

September 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails

by Molly McVety

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails at its Phoenixville distillery and its online shop. Four-packs cost $26.99. The distillery also is undergoing a $2 million renovation project.

September 3, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA express trains to Eagles' home opener restored through FanDuel sponsorship

by Molly McVety

SEPTA will be running express trains to and from Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night for the Eagles' home opener against the Dallas Cowboys thanks to a partnership with FanDuel. After the game, fans can ride the Broad Street Line for free.

September 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Marsha's, Philly's first women's sports bar, to open Sept. 19 in Queen Village

by Molly McVety

Marsha's, named after transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson, will open on South Street on Friday, Sept. 19. It will be the first women's sports bar in the city and aims to become an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.

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

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

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

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 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.