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

July 3, 2025

Investigations

Gloucester County skydiving plane crash leaves 3 people in critical condition

by Molly McVety

A skydiving plane carrying 15 people crashed shortly after departing Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County on Wednesday evening. Eleven people were taken to Cooper University Hospital; three are in critical condition. Three others were taken to Inspira Health for treatment. One person declined medical treatment at the crash scene.

July 2, 2025

Environment

Environmental groups challenge Trump administration's order to keep Delco power plant open

by Molly McVety

Environmental groups filed a legal challenge against the Department of Energy, calling its order to keep the Eddystone Power Plant in Delaware County up and running an 'unlawful abuse' of power.

July 2, 2025

Development

76ers ownership group, Comcast buy Market East building across from scrapped arena site

by Molly McVety

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the 76ers, and Comcast Corp. reportedly purchased the former Rite Aid building at 10th and Market streets for $15 million. The property sits across the street from where the Sixers sought to build a Center City arena. Those planes were scrapped earlier this year.

July 1, 2025

Celebrities

'It's Always Sunny' star Rob McElhenney is changing his legal name to Rob Mac

by Molly McVety

Actor Rob McElhenney, the creator of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' is changing his legal name to Rob Mac. He said his name is frequently mispronounced and that simplifying it will aid his business ventures.

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

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 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 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.