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.
December 18, 2025
Crime
Man who allegedly killed Uber passenger in hit-and-run faces homicide charges
A man who allegedly killed an Uber passenger in a hit-and-run in North Philly on Monday is facing multiple charges including homicide by vehicle, flight to avoid apprehension and operating a car without a valid driver's license.December 18, 2025
Courts
Gunman who killed 5 in 2023 Kingsessing shooting sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison
Kimbrady Carriker pleaded guilty to killing five people and wounding five others during a 2023 mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood. He was sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison.December 18, 2025
Music
Grammy-nominated producer opens new recording studio in Philly, 'the capital for indie rock'
Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip opened Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia on Thursday. Yip, who's worked with Lauryn Hill, the Fray and Turnstile, hopes the state-of-the-art facility attracts top artists to the city.December 17, 2025
Donations
Kensington nonprofit aims to show how building public gardens combats littering
Klean Kensington, a local organization that employs teens to tend to public gardens, received a $17,000 grant to transform a vacant lot into an outdoor space. Other nonprofits will track the impact the it has on the neighborhood.December 17, 2025
Donations
Primo Hoagies is covering adoption fees for large dogs at this N.J. animal shelter
Primo Hoagies said it will cover the adoption fees for any large dogs that are taken home from Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, from now through Sunday.December 16, 2025
Government
Auction of nearly 700 of the last pennies pressed in Philly and Denver totals over $16 million
The U.S. Mint last week auctioned 232 three-coin sets of the last pennies produced in Philadelphia and Denver. The final set, which included the dies used to imprint the coins, sold for $800,000.December 15, 2025
Demonstrations
Funeral services begin Monday for Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan, who died years after motorcycle crash
Two days of funeral services will begin Monday for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan, who died on Dec. 2 at age 55, nearly seven years after a collision while riding to work on his motorcycle left him with severe brain injuries.December 15, 2025
Adult Health
Tanning beds can cause DNA damage and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times
Tanning bed usage can cause DNA damage, mutate skin cells beyond ordinary sun exposure and increase the risk of melanoma by nearly three times, a new study found.December 12, 2025
Transportation
Delaware County trolley riders should plan for longer trips during weekends through May
Buses will replace trolleys on on Delaware County's D1 and D2 routes during weekends through May 2026 while crews work to clear tree branches and brush, SEPTA says.December 12, 2025
Holiday
Mummers Parade named nation's best holiday procession by USA Today ahead of its 125th anniversary
Philadelphia's Mummers Parade was named as the best holiday parade in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year.Just In
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