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

May 6, 2026

Government

New Jersey receives $5 million in grants for World Cup watch parties, events

by Molly McVety

Visit South Jersey is among 34 recipients in the state to split $5 million in grant funding allocated to support World Cup fan zones, street fairs and festivals that showcase New Jersey's communities, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday.

May 6, 2026

Music

Kurt Vile releases new single, 'Zoom 97,' from his upcoming album

by Molly McVety

Indie rocker Kurt Vile released ‘Zoom 97,’ the second single from his upcoming album ‘Philadelphia’s been good to me.’ On the song, he reminisces about life while driving around the city.

May 5, 2026

Courts

City reaches settlement with 3 gun shops in case over illegally selling firearms

by Molly McVety

Three gun shops agreed to a settlement with the city over a 2023 lawsuit that alleges the businesses facilitated illegal straw purchases of firearms, officials said Tuesday.

May 5, 2026

Arts & Culture

First trailer for 'Tony' shows Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain

by Molly McVety

A24 Studios on Tuesday released the first trailer for ‘Tony,’ a biopic about acclaimed chef Anthony Bourdain that stars Dominic Sessa.

May 5, 2026

Entertainment

Waiting to buy World Cup tickets? Don't expect them to get cheaper, retailers say

by Molly McVety

Here's where to find the lowest-priced World Cup tickets to the six matches being played at Lincoln Financial Field. Secondary ticket market retailers say prices are unlikely to fall as next month's tournament gets closer.

May 4, 2026

Development

Little Susie’s Coffee & Pie to open fifth shop with new location in Bella Vista

by Molly McVety

Little Susie’s Coffee & Pie is opening a new location in Bella Vista, marking its second storefront in South Philly and fifth in the city. The bakery will take over the former home of Pop’s Bun Shop at 800 S. 9th St.

May 1, 2026

Courts

Delco man pleads guilty to leading scheme to buy designer dogs with fake checks and cash

by Molly McVety

Issa Jalloh, 26, of Darby, pleaded guilty to leading a scheme that scammed Lancaster County dog sellers out of $366,000. The group used fake cashier's checks and cash to purchase designer dogs and resold them for profit, prosecutors said.

May 1, 2026

Philadelphia 250

First Mother’s Day celebration was held in Philly 118 years ago

by Molly McVety

In 1908, Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother's Day celebration in the Wanamaker's department store. The first Mother’s Day is one of Philadelphia’s firsts being celebrated as a part of the city’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ program.

April 30, 2026

Transportation

Here's what to expect for Sunday's Broad Street Run, including road closures and SEPTA detours

by Molly McVety

A 10-mile stretch of Broad Street will be closed to traffic Sunday to make way for the 40,000 runners taking on the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Here are the road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours.

April 30, 2026

Education

School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities

by Molly McVety

The Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings and co-locating six others.