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 11, 2025
Celebrities
Taylor Swift names her favorite song and reminisces about singing the anthem before a 76ers game at age 12
Taylor Swift appeared on 'The Late Show' to promote her Disney+ docuseries and revealed her favorite song. She also reflected on singing the anthem at a Sixers game in 2002.December 11, 2025
Transportation
Overnight lane closures slated for I-95 segments in Philly next week
Road work on Interstate 95 will cause overnight lane closures on two segments of the highway in Philadelphia next week — between the Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges in Northeast Philly and between Christian Street and Packer Avenue on I-95 South in south Philly.December 10, 2025
Business
Christmas Village shoppers swarm new vendor to pay $10-$40 for mysterious unopened packages
Christmas Village shoppers are swarming Chain Mail Unclaimed to pay $10-$40 for a mysterious unopened package. Owner Emma Zielinski says she is selling around 500 packages per day at her booth.December 10, 2025
Arts & Culture
FringeArts brings back programming from January to May after boost in festival attendance
FringeArts announced it's bringing back seasonal programming from January to May after seeing a boost in attendance in its monthlong festival in September.December 10, 2025
Development
Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities
Nearly 50% of the residents of Center City's apartment complexes are from outside of the Philadelphia region, a new report shows. Center City District published survey results from residents in around two dozen of the neighborhood's higher-end apartments. Its officials view the study as "chapter one" of similar population studies.December 10, 2025
Investigations
Windows at Philly's federal courthouse broken by vandals, U.S. Marshals say
U.S. Marshals Service announced that the James A Byrne Courthouse in Center City was vandalized Monday night.December 8, 2025
Celebrities
David Corenswet says Philly theater roots prepared him for his 'Superman' role
David Corenswet sat down with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey for Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series. Corenswet said his Philly theater background helped prepare him for his leading role in 'Superman.'December 5, 2025
Education
Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agrees to merger with Temple University
Temple University and the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agreed to a merger Thursday. The deal will be finalized by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and Philadelphia Orphans' Court.December 5, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA receives MARC cars to ease Regional Rail disruptions, but a supply shortage is delaying Silverliner repairs
SEPTA is receiving 10 train cars from the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail on Friday to help it 'gradually improve' Regional Rail service while it completes repairs to its Silverliner IV fleet. Those repairs are being hampered by a supply shortage.December 4, 2025
Politics
Ocean City mayor files for personal bankruptcy, citing 'unexpected hardship'
Jay A. Gillian, the mayor of Ocean City since 2011, says he has filed for personal bankruptcy due to a combination of 'personal financial obligations, business decisions and unforeseen circumstances' that have placed him under 'serious financial strain.' His family previously owned Wonderland Pier.Just In
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