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

June 30, 2025

Environment

Unsure where to donate unwanted stuff in Philly? This website helps people find the right places based on their items

by Molly McVety

The website resourcePhilly helps people find places that accept specific items they are looking to donate, sell or recycle. It was created by a pair of nonprofits, Circular Philly and The Resource Exchange, that seek to reduce waste in Philadelphia by promoting the reuse of unwanted items.

June 30, 2025

Holidays

Fourth of July celebrations in Philly suburbs and South Jersey include fireworks, parades and festivals

by Molly McVety

Suburban Philadelphia and South Jersey towns with Fourth of July fireworks displays this week include Bethel, Camden, Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Downingtown, Narberth, New Britain, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Quakertown, Ridley Park, Southampton, Tredyffrin and Upper Darby.

June 30, 2025

Holiday

Wawa Welcome America's final week features free museum days, concerts and a block party

by Molly McVety

Wawa Welcome America features 56 events over 16 days this year, culminating with a free concert along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway that's headlined by LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan. For the festival's final week, there will be free museum days, concerts and a block party.

June 27, 2025

Lifestyle

Philadelphia named the most walkable city in America by USA Today readers

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia was name the most walkable city in the United States for the third straight year in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The city drew praise for the ease that people can walk around its neighborhoods and cultural and historical attractions.

June 27, 2025

Holiday

Where and when to watch fireworks at the Jersey Shore this Fourth of July

by Molly McVety

Jersey Shore towns are gearing up for the July 4 holiday weekend, and here's a guide to where to find the fireworks shows in Atlantic City, Avalon, Cape May, Margate, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor and Wildwood.

June 26, 2025

Weather

Summer nights in Philly are steadily getting warmer, study finds

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia has seen its nighttime temperature averages increase by 4.1 degrees from 1970 to 2024, according to a study published this month by research organization Climate Central. Experts warn this could negatively impact people's health, wallet and quality of life.

June 26, 2025

Courts

Bucks County man sentenced to life in prison for killing Temple police officer Christopher Fitzgerald

by Molly McVety

Miles Pfeffer, 20, of Bucks County, was sentenced to life in prison and an additional 22 1/2 years behind bars after being found guilty of murder and related charges in the death of Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

June 25, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA seeks input on how to improve dangerous Erie Avenue corridor

by Molly McVety

SEPTA has opened a public survey for residents to weigh in on how to improve the Erie Avenue corridor — one of Philly's most dangerous and traffic-heavy roadways.

June 25, 2025

Neighborhoods

Grays Ferry residents create virtual archive to preserve neighborhood's history

by Molly McVety

Grays Ferry residents spent the past five years working on a virtual museum that focuses on the history of the neighborhood, and the website went live earlier this month. It features recorded interviews and a map of landmarks. A mural to memorialize community members who died is also being planned.

June 25, 2025

Food & Drink

'Snacktails' — drinks served with small bites — have hit Philly's bar scene. Here are 4 places that are in on the trend

by Molly McVety

'Snacktails' — alcoholic drinks served with small bites — are the latest trend to hit Philly's bar scene. Caletta, Fiorella, My Loup and W Philadelphia's Living Room are among the places offering them.