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

November 20, 2025

Celebrities

'Landman' star Ali Larter shares what's the most Jersey thing about her

by Molly McVety

'Landman' star Ali Larter, a Cherry Hill native, reminisced about her Jersey upbringing and shared what it's like working with Billy Bob Thornton during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to promote the Paramount+ show's new season.

November 20, 2025

Business

Plymouth Meeting Mall in the works to be sold to developer who wants to build residential units, athletic fields

by Molly McVety

The Plymouth Meeting Mall is in the works to being sold, and the the prospective new owner reportedly says he plans to convert the site into a mixed-use development with residential units, athletic fields and a community center.

November 19, 2025

Nature

Second set of pied tamarin twins born at Philadelphia Zoo this year

by Molly McVety

Two pied tamarin monkeys were born at the Philadelphia Zoo in mid-September — the second set of pied tamarin twins born there this year. The endangered species can be seen at the zoo's Rare Animal Conservation Center.

November 19, 2025

Crime

Philly water customers warned of a phishing scheme on a fake payment website

by Molly McVety

Philadelphia Water Department customers were the target of a phishing scheme aimed at scraping their payment information, the Department of Revenue warned Tuesday.

November 18, 2025

Food & Drink

Four Philly restaurants are included on OpenTable's list of top 100 in America

by Molly McVety

OpenTable's annual Top 100 Restaurants in America list included four of Philly's finest: Fiorella, Mawn, Parc and Saloon. The booking company used data about reservation demands and diner reviews from millions of users.

November 18, 2025

Transportation

Allegiant to expand to Philly and Trenton with three new routes at each airport

by Molly McVety

Allegiant Air announced on Tuesday that it will expand its service to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) next year.

November 18, 2025

Transportation

Philadelphia Marathon 2025: Road closures, course maps and SEPTA detours for this weekend

by Molly McVety

The Philadelphia Marathon returns this weekend with tens of thousands of runners planning to take part in one of four races in the city. Here are the road closures, course maps and SEPTA detours expected from Friday to Sunday.

November 17, 2025

Celebrities

Kevin Hart has some thoughts about sports — and now he's got a talk show to share them

by Molly McVety

Kevin Hart and Keenan Thompson will host 'Good Sports,' a new sports talk show on Prime Video. The show premieres Nov. 25, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday for 12 weeks.

November 14, 2025

Health News

New Jersey man is first to die of red meat allergy linked to lone star ticks

by Molly McVety

A New Jersey man became the first known person to die of an anaphylactic reaction to alpha-gal syndrome, the red meat allergy tied to lone star ticks. This story explains what AGS is and how it is treated, diagnosed and prevented.

November 14, 2025

Business

Behind on your PECO bill? You may be eligible for a $750 credit

by Molly McVety

Grants offered through PECO's Customer Relief Fund have increased from $500 to $750. PECO also has expanded eligibility to include households with overdue bills of up to $2,500 and annual incomes of 151% to 300% of the federal poverty line.