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 16, 2025

Celebrities

Former President Joe Biden dines at Parc as Democrats boycott Stephen Starr restaurants in Washington

by Molly McVety

Former President Joe Biden dined at Parc in Rittenhouse Square on Monday morning the Amazon Prime series 'Reacher' was filming a scene. Biden's visit to the Stephen Starr-owned restaurant comes as Democrats boycott six Starr-owned restaurants in Washington as a show of support for workers trying to unionize.

June 16, 2025

Women's Health

App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia has launched the Lactation Spaces Finder app to help nursing parents locate pumping stations in municipal buildings around Center City. There are 26 spaces, and officials said plans are in the works to increase that number.

June 13, 2025

Environment

Company's plan to clean up carcinogen near Bartram's Garden trail faces skepticism from community

by Molly McVety

A portion of a Bartram's Garden trail has been shut down for nearly a year due to the presence of hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen. The state's Department of Environmental Protection will soon make a decision on a cleanup plan, but some community members are skeptical it will remediate the contamination at Southwest Philly site.

June 12, 2025

Nature

Philadelphia Zoo adds 14 flamingos to newly renovated habitat, which opens Saturday

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Zoo has brought in a flamboyance of 14 African greater flamingos. The birds will be housed in a newly renovated area that opens to the public Saturday. They will join the 10 Caribbean flamingos that were already at the zoo. African greater flamingos can be distinguished by their slightly paler coloration.

June 12, 2025

Entertainment

Can't make it to a Club World Cup game? Here are some bars throwing watch parties for the tournament

by Molly McVety

Lincoln Financial Field will host eight Club World Cup matches the next few weeks, welcoming Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and more. Can't make it to a game? Philly bars will also be throwing watch parties throughout the tournament.

June 12, 2025

Recreation

Philadelphia to begin opening its public swimming pools Friday

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia is opening its public swimming pools on a rolling basis in 2025. The first two — Hunting Park Pool and Kelly Pool — open Friday, June 13. Nineteen will open by June 22. Others will follow.

June 11, 2025

Parties

New F1 Arcade in Center City to host watch parties all summer, starting with the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday

by Molly McVety

Philly's new F1 Arcade, which opened last month, will host watch parties all summer. With 80 simulators, the Formula One-themed bar in Center City is the largest in the London-based chain's portfolio.

June 11, 2025

Health News

Wistar Institute opens HIV research center in hopes of finding a cure — as federal government ends vaccine studies

by Molly McVety

The Wistar Institute in University City has opened a new HIV research center in hopes of identifying a cure. The opening happened days after the Trump administration ended promising vaccine trials being conducted elsewhere, saying the current approach to HIV is enough to counter the virus, which causes AIDS.

June 11, 2025

Music

Sabrina Carpenter reveals cover art for new album and announces summer release date

by Molly McVety

Sabrina Carpenter announced Wednesday on Instagram that her new album, 'Man's Best Friend,' will be released Friday, Aug. 29. The Grammy Award winner's latest single, 'Manchild,' was out last week.

June 10, 2025

Transportation

Groups race to get bike lane around City Hall approved before repaving project this summer

by Molly McVety

Groups have been advocating for a bike lane directly around City Hall, but time is running out before City Council goes on summer recess and the roads around the building are scheduled to be repaved.