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 11, 2026

Crime

Man connected to 2014 murder of 2 men in Philly added to FBI's Most Wanted Fugitives list

by Molly McVety

A man who police say is connection to the August 2014 torture, kidnapping and murder of two Vietnamese brothers, who were found dead in the Schuylkill River, was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Wednesday.

March 10, 2026

Business

Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service

by Molly McVety

Robots will be motoring around Philly sidewalks after Uber Eats launched a new delivery program on Tuesday. Dozens of restaurants in Center City will be offering the service, which the company said is best suited for trips under 2 miles.

March 10, 2026

Business

Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly

by Molly McVety

The owners of the family-run Kelly’s Seafood restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia said on social media that they plan to sell their Old Bustleton Avenue property and retire after 68 years in business.

March 9, 2026

Investigations

Pedestrian fatally struck by NJ Transit bus near Independence Mall

by Molly McVety

A 50-year-old man was killed Sunday evening after being struck by an NJ Transit Bus near Independence Mall.

March 9, 2026

Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours and how to watch

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia on Monday announced road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours that will be in place on Sunday, March 15, for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

March 6, 2026

Business

Insomnia Cookies opens shop at Philadelphia International Airport

by Molly McVety

Insomnia Cookies has opened its new store at Philadelphia International Airport. The bakery, in Terminal C, is its first at an airport.

March 6, 2026

Philadelphia 250

175 years ago, the world's first medical college for women graduated its inaugural class in Philly

by Molly McVety

The Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, established by a group of Quakers in Philadelphia in 1850, was the first degree-granting medical school in the world for women. It's among several 'firsts' being celebrate in Philly this March.

March 6, 2026

Investigations

SUV driver killed in crash with SEPTA trolley in West Philly

by Molly McVety

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

Business

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

by Molly McVety

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 5, 2026

Investigations

Cause of industrial explosion in Gloucester County remains under investigation

by Molly McVety

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.